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Djibouti
Djibouti places highest on Debt Service on External Debt (top 4% worldwide) and lowest on Youth Unemployment Rate (bottom 1%).
Djibouti in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
1,152,944
people
since 1950
Land area
23,180
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
7,223
international $, PPP
since 2013
Life expectancy
65.99
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.513
HDI, 0–1
since 1995
Unemployment
26.02
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Djibouti
Key facts about Djibouti
- Capital
- Djibouti
- Official languages
- Arabic, French
- Currency
- Djiboutian franc (DJF)
- ISO code
- DJI · DJ
- Domain · dialling
- .dj · +253
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Djibouti’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
40thof 181
From 2 of 3 key statistics
84thof 193
From 2 of 3 key statistics
74thof 147
From 2 of 3 key statistics
108thof 183
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint128thof 177
From 3 of 4 key statistics
134thof 175
From 2 of 4 key statistics
135thof 176
From 2 of 4 key statistics
159thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
163rdof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
168thof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
145thof 171
From 2 of 4 key statistics
171stof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
172ndof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint140thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
179thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
173rdof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Djibouti’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Djibouti in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Djibouti stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Djibouti sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Djibouti does best6
In the top third of all countries measured. 2 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 5th
Position · derived 105th of 109 · 1 = worst · 2.527 · 2024
world median 12.93 (better)
- Crop Production Indextop 6%
Position · derived 12th of 195 · 139.41 · 2022
world median 106.23 (better) · ▲ 12 pts since 2012
Not ranked by the publisher · 35 · 2024
world median 5.769 (better) · ▲ 73 pts since 2014
- Food Production Indextop 8%
Position · derived 17th of 195 · 133 · 2022
world median 106.08 (better) · ▼ 6 pts since 2012
Position · derived 21st of 179 · 31.61 · 2025
world median 19.16 (better)
Where Djibouti struggles most9
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 9 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stYouth Unemployment Ratebottom 1%
Position · derived 1st of 182 · 1 = worst · 76.77 · 2025
world median 12.83 (worse)
- 2ndEmployment-to-Population Ratiobottom 1%
Position · derived 181st of 182 · 23.49 · 2025
world median 57.72 (worse)
- 2ndExpected Years of Schoolingbottom 1%
Position · derived 194th of 195 · 6.207 · 2023
world median 13.34 (worse)
- 2ndLabour Force Participation Ratebottom 1%
Position · derived 181st of 182 · 31.74 · 2025
world median 61.66 (worse)
- 3rdUnemployment Ratebottom 1%
Position · derived 3rd of 182 · 1 = worst · 26.02 · 2025
world median 5.084 (worse)
- 7th
Position · derived 130th of 136 · 12.4 · 2024
world median 40.74 (worse)
- 8thStatistical Performance Indicatorsbottom 4%
Position · derived 181st of 188 · 38.11 · 2024
world median 69.3 (worse)
- 9th
Position · derived 174th of 182 · 19.36 · 2025
world median 53.36 (worse)
- 9thGender Development Indexbottom 4%
Position · derived 176th of 184 · 0.814 · 2023
world median 0.971 (worse) · ▲ 3 pts since 2015
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Djibouti can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
142nd
of 149 · 1995
175th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 29 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
93rd
of 173 · 2012
124th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
136th
of 163 · 2017
122nd
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 7 of 34 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
134th
of 172 · 2020
148th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 5 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Djibouti has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Renewable Share of Electricity Generation+48 pts since 2014
- Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation+41 pts since 2014
Losing ground
Where Djibouti has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- ICT Services Exports-33 pts since 2014
- Military Dimension Index-31 pts since 2015
- Short-Term Share of External Debt-30 pts since 2014
05In context
Djibouti and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Eastern Africa
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 46
Mauritius - =48
Seychelles - =116
Kenya - 122
Rwanda - 128
Zambia - =129
Uganda - =135
Malawi - =135
Tanzania - 143
Ethiopia - =150
Comoros - 154Djibouti
- 157
Burundi - =159
Madagascar - =163
Mozambique - =163
Zimbabwe - =177
Somalia - =177
South Sudan - —
Eritreanot placed - —Somalilandnot placed
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Djibouti
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions27
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 44%0.575CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 44% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Djibouti 0.575 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings181st of 198position · derived12.48Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 9% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Djibouti 12.48 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)134th of 192rank0.327ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 30% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Djibouti 0.327 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
No real change since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 33%91.7Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 33% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Djibouti 91.7 · world median 98.4 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption166th of 211position · derived-0.931Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 21% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Djibouti -0.931 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index124th of 181rank31CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 31% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Djibouti 31 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Country Policy and Institutional Assessment49th of 78position · derived3.058IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)2025
bottom 38% of 78 countries measured
World Bank Group · IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)
Djibouti 3.058 · world median 3.246 (worse)
Best in the world 4.225 (Rwanda)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt105th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst2.527Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
top 4% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Djibouti 2.527 · world median 12.93 (better)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
No real change since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)12th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst83.83External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
bottom 10% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Djibouti 83.83 · world median 43.94 (worse)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▼ -29 percentile points since 2014
General Government Consumption78th of 132position · derived15.03General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 41% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Djibouti 15.03 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▼ -32 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index148th of 195rank24.52AI readiness score (0–100)2025
bottom 24% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Djibouti 24.52 · world median 40.19 (worse)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness147th of 209position · derived-0.528Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
bottom 30% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Djibouti -0.528 · world median 0.101 (worse)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
GovTech Maturity Index178th of 196position · derived0.169GTMI score (0–1)2025
bottom 9% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Djibouti 0.169 · world median 0.63 (worse)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index124th of 175position · derived0.268Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.268 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index131st of 176position · derived0.118Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 26% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.118 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory156th of 168rank33ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 6% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Djibouti 33 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index55th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.706Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 31% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Djibouti 0.706 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment3rd of 135position · derived42.83Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
top 1% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Djibouti 42.83 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill118th of 168position · derived5.694Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 30% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Djibouti 5.694 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality175th of 209position · derived-0.871Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 16% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Djibouti -0.871 · world median -0.093 (worse)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law168th of 211position · derived-1.022Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 20% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Djibouti -1.022 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators181st of 188position · derived38.11SPI overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 4% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Djibouti 38.11 · world median 69.3 (worse)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
No real change since 2016
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index132nd of 176position · derived0.25Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 25% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.25 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability177th of 206position · derived-1.326Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 14% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Djibouti -1.326 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law136th of 190position · derived71.25WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 28% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Djibouti 71.25 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Economy & Innovation22
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)123rd of 158position · derived2.272Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 22% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Djibouti 2.272 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Container Port Traffic62nd of 103position · derived1,293,000Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
bottom 40% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Djibouti 1,293,000 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index12th of 195position · derived139.41Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 6% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Djibouti 139.41 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports141st of 170position · derived7.289Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 17% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Djibouti 7.289 · world median 25.42 (worse)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)6th of 138position · derived110.49Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 4% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Djibouti 110.49 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit134th of 179position · derived20.53Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
bottom 25% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Djibouti 20.53 · world median 35.95 (worse)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index17th of 195position · derived133Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 8% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Djibouti 133 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 30%3.434FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 30% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Djibouti 3.434 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth24th of 186position · derived6.495GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 12% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Djibouti 6.495 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)137th of 185position · derived7,223GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 26% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Djibouti 7,223 · world median 17,265 (worse)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
GNI per Capita (PPP)67th of 102position · derived7,771GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 35% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Djibouti 7,771 · world median 14,273 (worse)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)129th of 131position · derived1.55Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
bottom 2% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Djibouti 1.55 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
No real change since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)116th of 146position · derived14.86Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
bottom 21% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Djibouti 14.86 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption46th of 131position · derived68.73Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 35% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Djibouti 68.73 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2015
ICT Services Exports70th of 118position · derived6.864ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 41% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Djibouti 6.864 · world median 7.474 (worse)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▼ -33 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)9th of 138position · derived95.8Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 6% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Djibouti 95.8 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)132nd of 158position · derived16.58Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 17% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Djibouti 16.58 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index62nd of 175rank88.03LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 37% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Djibouti 88.03 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index32nd of 194position · derived130.77Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 16% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Djibouti 130.77 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index79th of 139rank2.7LPI score (1–5)2023
bottom 41% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Djibouti 2.7 · world median 2.9 (worse)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▲ +37 percentile points since 2014
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)142nd of 180position · derived0.277Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
bottom 28% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Djibouti 0.277 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)6th of 138position · derived206.3Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
top 4% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Djibouti 206.3 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
Work & Labour15
Average Weekly Hours Worked165th of 182position · derived30.77Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 9% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Djibouti 30.77 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture169th of 182position · derived1.151Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 7% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Djibouti 1.151 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Industry178th of 182position · derived6.683Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 2% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Djibouti 6.683 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Services1st of 182position · derived92.17Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Djibouti 92.17 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio181st of 182position · derived23.49Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
bottom 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Djibouti 23.49 · world median 57.72 (worse)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate174th of 182position · derived19.36Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 4% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Djibouti 19.36 · world median 53.36 (worse)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
No real change since 2015
Firms with a Female Top Manager21st of 179position · derived31.61Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
top 11% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Djibouti 31.61 · world median 19.16 (better)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed91st of 168position · derived43,194GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 46% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Djibouti 43,194 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate181st of 182position · derived31.74Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Djibouti 31.74 · world median 61.66 (worse)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked77th of 182position · derived26.9Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 42% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Djibouti 26.9 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate58th of 182position · derived51.12Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 31% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Djibouti 51.12 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate3rd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst26.02Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Djibouti 26.02 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Vulnerable Employment87th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst30.29Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 48% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Djibouti 30.29 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Youth Unemployment Rate1st of 182position · derived · 1 = worst76.77Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Djibouti 76.77 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
No real change since 2015
Education & Knowledge6
Academic Freedom Index125th of 176position · derived0.302Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.302 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Expected Years of Schooling194th of 195position · derived6.207Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 1% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Djibouti 6.207 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Mean Years of Schooling180th of 193position · derived3.95Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 7% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Djibouti 3.95 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
No real change since 2013
Primary Completion Rate110th of 165position · derived89.39Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 34% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Djibouti 89.39 · world median 97.43 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Upper Secondary Completion Rate120th of 164position · derived35.12Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 27% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Djibouti 35.12 · world median 64.87 (worse)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 13%79.5515–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 13% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Djibouti 79.55 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing17
Dietary Energy Supply109th of 155position · derived2,717Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 30% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Djibouti 2,717 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
No real change since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months130th of 136position · derived12.4Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 4% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Djibouti 12.4 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Female Genital Mutilation Prevalencebottom 7%90.1Women aged 15-49 who have undergone FGM (%)2024
bottom 7% of 31 countries measured
UNICEF · Women aged 15-49 who have undergone FGM (%)
Djibouti 90.1 · world median 34.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0.3 (Uganda)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index122nd of 172rank0.481GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 29% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Djibouti 0.481 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2017
Global Report on Food Crises19th of 44position · derived · 1 = worst24In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)2024
bottom 43% of 44 countries measured
Food Security Information Network (FSIN) · In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)
Djibouti 24 · world median 22 (worse)
Best in the world 3 (El Salvador)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2016
Global Violent Deaths68th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst8.05Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
bottom 32% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Djibouti 8.05 · world median 4.02 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2011
Human Development Index175th of 193rank0.513HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 9% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Djibouti 0.513 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate21st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst43Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 10% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Djibouti 43 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
INFORM Severity Index52nd of 81position · derived · 1 = worst2.6INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
top 33% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
Djibouti 2.6 · world median 3.1 (better)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2020
Life Expectancy at Age 65163rd of 222position · derived14.33Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 27% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Djibouti 14.33 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth190th of 222position · derived65.99Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Djibouti 65.99 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio47th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst161.88Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
bottom 24% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Djibouti 161.88 · world median 46.65 (worse)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare4th of 178position · derived25.69Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 2% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Djibouti 25.69 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity28th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst16.5Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
bottom 20% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Djibouti 16.5 · world median 4.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
No real change since 2020
Prevalence of Undernourishment44th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst12.9Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 27% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Djibouti 12.9 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five42nd of 162position · derived · 1 = worst25.47Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
bottom 25% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Djibouti 25.47 · world median 13.8 (worse)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate29th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst48.86Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 14% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Djibouti 48.86 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Development & Human Capital8
Access to Electricitybottom 17%69.2Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 17% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Djibouti 69.2 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield118th of 179position · derived2,034Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 34% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Djibouti 2,034 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
No real change since 2013
Child Marriage110th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst6.5Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 24% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Djibouti 6.5 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality31st of 169position · derived · 1 = worst32.9Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
bottom 18% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Djibouti 32.9 · world median 17.05 (worse)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
No real change since 2013
Gender Development Index176th of 184position · derived0.814Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 4% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Djibouti 0.814 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index146th of 169position · derived0.341IHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 13% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Djibouti 0.341 · world median 0.609 (worse)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received38th of 130position · derived5.557Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
top 29% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Djibouti 5.557 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI144th of 156position · derived0.48PHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 8% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Djibouti 0.48 · world median 0.678 (worse)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability20
Agricultural Emissions151st of 193position · derived767.48Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 24% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Djibouti 767.48 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Land13th of 209position · derived73.51Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 6% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Djibouti 73.51 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person199th of 206position · derived0.003Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 3% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Djibouti 0.003 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity103rd of 193position · derived · 1 = worst430Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 47% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Djibouti 430 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +34 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)177th of 190rank0.598ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 7% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Djibouti 0.598 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita177th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst0.483Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
top 16% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Djibouti 0.483 · world median 3.21 (better)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
No real change since 2014
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 19%1.697Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 19% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Djibouti 1.697 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare137th of 188position · derived28.33Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 28% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Djibouti 28.33 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
No real change since 2013
Forest Area203rd of 210position · derived0.261Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 5% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Djibouti 0.261 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster123rd of 160position · derived · 1 = worst430New displacements by disaster (people)2024
top 23% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Djibouti 430 · world median 4,750 (better)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▲ +36 percentile points since 2018
Land Under Cereal Production178th of 179position · derived9Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 1% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Djibouti 9 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density161st of 188position · derived0.18Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 14% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Djibouti 0.18 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
No real change since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation100th of 190position · derived35Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 48% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Djibouti 35 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +41 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index163rd of 190rank36.44ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 14% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Djibouti 36.44 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita163rd of 181position · derived263.83Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 10% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Djibouti 263.83 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation88th of 190position · derived35Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 45% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Djibouti 35 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +48 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress109th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst6.33Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 39% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Djibouti 6.33 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector133rd of 171position · derived15.79Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 23% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Djibouti 15.79 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 7%35Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 7% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Djibouti 35 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +73 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index55th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst10.03WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 28% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Djibouti 10.03 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Gender & Equality2
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 20%103.7Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 20% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Djibouti 103.7 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Women's Political Empowerment Index136th of 176position · derived0.584Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 23% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.584 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index138th of 176position · derived0.142Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.142 · world median 0.339 (worse)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index121st of 176position · derived0.193Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 31% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.193 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index140th of 176position · derived0.336Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.336 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media140th of 176position · derived-0.99Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Djibouti -0.99 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns127th of 176position · derived-0.385Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 28% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Djibouti -0.385 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 11%0.4Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 11% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Djibouti 0.4 · world median 0.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -31 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index128th of 176position · derived0.142Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Djibouti 0.142 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index133rd of 176position · derived0.413Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 25% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Djibouti 0.413 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security5
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Djibouti 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
INFORM Risk Index39th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst5.5INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 21% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Djibouti 5.5 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence155th of 211position · derived-0.487Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 27% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Djibouti -0.487 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors84th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-0.641Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 49% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Djibouti -0.641 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 45%2,223Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 45% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Djibouti 2,223 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 30%10,141Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 30% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Djibouti 10,141 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 44%24,899Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 44% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Djibouti 24,899 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs64th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst5.969Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 36% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Djibouti 5.969 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 5%100Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 5% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Djibouti 100 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratetop 38%0.434Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Djibouti 0.434 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 47%21.1Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 47% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Djibouti 21.1 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debtbottom 29%14.99Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
bottom 29% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Djibouti 14.99 · world median 9.376 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▼ -30 percentile points since 2014
Energy3
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)top 2%300Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
top 2% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Djibouti 300 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Djibouti 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitabottom 23%10.24Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
bottom 23% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Djibouti 10.24 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 32%20.77Births per 1,000 population2023
top 32% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Djibouti 20.77 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratetop 48%7.456Deaths per 1,000 population2023
top 48% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Djibouti 7.456 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 31%24.39Median age (years)2023
bottom 31% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Djibouti 24.39 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 32%4.736Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 32% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Djibouti 4.736 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Densitybottom 29%49.74People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 29% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Djibouti 49.74 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 36%1.375Population growth (% per year)2023
top 36% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Djibouti 1.375 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
No real change since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 34%29.57Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 34% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Djibouti 29.57 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationbottom 48%98.32Males per 100 females2023
bottom 48% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Djibouti 98.32 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 37%52.23People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 37% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Djibouti 52.23 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▼ -34 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 33%2.609Live births per woman2023
top 33% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Djibouti 2.609 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Djibouti. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Account Ownership at a Financial Institution · last seen 2011
- Adjusted Net Savings · last seen 2020
- Adult Literacy Rate
- Agricultural Irrigated Land
- Agriculture Orientation Index · last seen 2023
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2012
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Cost of Sending Remittances
- Ecological Footprint
- Economic Complexity Index
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- Female Share of Researchers
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management
- Gender Social Norms Index
- Gini Index · last seen 2017
- Global Innovation Index
- Global Militarisation Index · last seen 2011
- Global Multidimensional Poverty Index · last seen 2018
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2016
- Government Spending on Education · last seen 2018
- Harmonized Test Scores
- Human Capital Index
- ICT Goods Exports · last seen 2023
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary · last seen 2011
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2017
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2017
- Informal Employment Rate
- Learning Poverty
- Learning-Adjusted Years of School
- Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2017
- Mobile Phone Ownership
- Organic Agricultural Area
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary
- Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiary · last seen 2011
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2017
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2017
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2017
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2017
- Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2017
- Research and Development Spending
- Researchers per Million Inhabitants
- RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Score
- RISE Renewable Energy Policy Score
- School Life Expectancy · last seen 2004
- Secondary School Enrolment
- Smartphone Ownership
- Social Institutions and Gender Index
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2017
- Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Products · last seen 2014
- Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · last seen 2011
- Trade Union Density
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2017
- Violent Discipline of Children
- Working Poverty Rate
- World Energy Trilemma Index
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training · last seen 2017
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- Each statistic shows its newest edition, which is not always the edition the Country Index uses: the index pins every source to one data year so its average compares like with like.
How a standing is built from percentiles, why Djibouti can move because other countries moved, and why publishers measure between 120 and 215 countries each are set out in full in how a standing is made and what a standing cannot tell you.
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- Statistics: 30 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.
- Capital, languages, currency, codes: Wikidata, public domain (CC0).
- Map and land borders: Natural Earth, public domain. Borders are de facto — where administration actually changes — not claimed.
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Djibouti: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/djibouti