Annual change in population in Djibouti
Djibouti: Annual change in population was 15,850 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Djibouti, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Djibouti recorded 15,850 people for annual change in population in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Djibouti peaked at 56,182 people in 1990 and was at its lowest, -11,769 people, in 1993.
Djibouti ranks 130th of 236 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,306 people | 1,977 people | 2,645 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 5,299 people | 2,938 people | 7,826 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 16,844 people | 9,098 people | 25,413 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,884 people | 12,671 people | 38,831 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,087 people | -11,769 people | 56,182 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,730 people | 12,605 people | 24,265 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,719 people | 16,824 people | 18,728 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,060 people | 15,850 people | 16,483 people | 4 |
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More population data for Djibouti
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 79.45 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 107,534 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.62 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.62 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 23,987 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.62 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 2.61 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.4 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Djibouti?
- Annual change in population in Djibouti was 15,850 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 56,182 people in 1990.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was -11,769 people in 1993.
- How does Djibouti rank for annual change in population?
- Djibouti ranks 130th out of 236 regions with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.