Total number of international immigrants in Djibouti
Djibouti: Total number of international immigrants was 125,996 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Djibouti, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Djibouti stood at 125,996 immigrants. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Djibouti peaked at 125,996 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 92,110 immigrants, in 2005.
Djibouti ranks 130th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 122,221 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 99,774 immigrants | -18.4% |
| 2000 | 100,507 immigrants | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 92,110 immigrants | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 102,307 immigrants | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 112,351 immigrants | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 119,738 immigrants | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 125,996 immigrants | +5.2% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 125,996 immigrants is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 64% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 125,996 immigrants is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751 immigrants, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110,998 immigrants | 99,774 immigrants | 122,221 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 96,308 immigrants | 92,110 immigrants | 100,507 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 107,329 immigrants | 102,307 immigrants | 112,351 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 122,867 immigrants | 119,738 immigrants | 125,996 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More population data for Djibouti
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0674 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.696 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0674 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 107,534 people (2100)
- Population density 79.45 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3198 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.26 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Djibouti?
- Total number of international immigrants in Djibouti was 125,996 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 125,996 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 92,110 immigrants in 2005.
- How does Djibouti rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Djibouti ranks 130th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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