DJI
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Djibouti
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Djibouti City
- Currency
- Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
- Language
- Arabic, French
- Government
- Presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 65.3%
- Unemployment
- 26.0%
Population
1.18M
GDP
$4.62B
GDP per Capita
$3,906
Area
23,200 km²
Life Expectancy
66.2 years
HDI
0.5
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $4.62B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $3,906 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 26.0% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 41.6 |
| Currency | Djiboutian Franc (DJF) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 66.2 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 68.0% |
| Internet Users (%) | 65.3% |
| Human Development Index | 0.5 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 10,950 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 0 |
| Total Military Personnel | 10,950 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $78M |
| Tanks | 0 |
| Armored Vehicles | 120 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 18 |
| Rocket Projectors | 6 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 3 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 4 |
| Helicopters | 5 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 4.5% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 3 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 71.0% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 50.0% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.6% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.2 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 1.4 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 65.1 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 69.8 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 48.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 28.0 |
| Groceries Index | 45.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 40.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 18.0 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $8 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $30 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $600 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $350 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $90 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $45 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $20 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Islam 94.0%
- Christianity 4.0%
- Other 2.0%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 0.3 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
24.5
Median Age