Net migration metrics in Djibouti
Djibouti: Net migration metrics was 500 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
500
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
88th
of 236 countries
All-time high
49,970
in 1990
All-time low
-65,203
in 1992
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Djibouti, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Djibouti stood at 500.
That represents a change of down 75.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Djibouti peaked at 49,970 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -65,203, in 1992.
That places Djibouti 88th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 533 | — |
| 1951 | 497 | -6.8% |
| 1952 | 493 | -0.8% |
| 1953 | 503 | +2.0% |
| 1954 | 501 | -0.4% |
| 1955 | 487 | -2.8% |
| 1956 | 516 | +6.0% |
| 1957 | 522 | +1.2% |
| 1958 | 493 | -5.6% |
| 1959 | 502 | +1.8% |
| 1960 | 886 | +76.5% |
| 1961 | 1,136 | +28.2% |
| 1962 | 1,695 | +49.2% |
| 1963 | 2,257 | +33.2% |
| 1964 | 2,846 | +26.1% |
| 1965 | 3,023 | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 3,014 | -0.3% |
| 1967 | 3,001 | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 3,001 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 4,995 | +66.4% |
| 1970 | 5,004 | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 6,184 | +23.6% |
| 1972 | 6,690 | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 7,583 | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 9,910 | +30.7% |
| 1975 | 13,029 | +31.5% |
| 1976 | 16,028 | +23.0% |
| 1977 | 17,961 | +12.1% |
| 1978 | 17,788 | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 14,726 | -17.2% |
| 1980 | 10,121 | -31.3% |
| 1981 | 5,502 | -45.6% |
| 1982 | 2,450 | -55.5% |
| 1983 | 2,441 | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 5,452 | +123.4% |
| 1985 | 9,997 | +83.4% |
| 1986 | 14,543 | +45.5% |
| 1987 | 17,545 | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 17,242 | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 33,465 | +94.1% |
| 1990 | 49,970 | +49.3% |
| 1991 | 21,510 | -57.0% |
| 1992 | -65,203 | -403.1% |
| 1993 | 8,896 | -113.6% |
| 1994 | -15,756 | -277.1% |
| 1995 | -3,163 | -79.9% |
| 1996 | 2,652 | -183.8% |
| 1997 | 13,625 | +413.8% |
| 1998 | 10,352 | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 7,046 | -31.9% |
| 2000 | 5,632 | -20.1% |
| 2001 | 7,629 | +35.5% |
| 2002 | 5,022 | -34.2% |
| 2003 | -5,636 | -212.2% |
| 2004 | -5,249 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | -3,779 | -28.0% |
| 2006 | 2,719 | -172.0% |
| 2007 | 1,253 | -53.9% |
| 2008 | 2,148 | +71.4% |
| 2009 | 2,770 | +29.0% |
| 2010 | 2,129 | -23.1% |
| 2011 | 2,090 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 2,104 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,033 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 1,900 | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 1,723 | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 1,623 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 1,535 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 1,435 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 1,322 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 1,300 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,300 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 500 | -61.5% |
| 2023 | 500 | +0.0% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 500 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004. (47 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 500 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 500, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Djibouti changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +413.8% | 2,652 | 13,625 |
| 1992 | -403.1% | 21,510 | -65,203 |
| 1994 | -277.1% | 8,896 | -15,756 |
| 2003 | -212.2% | 5,022 | -5,636 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 504.7 | 487 | 533 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,585 | 886 | 4,995 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11,490 | 5,004 | 17,961 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,876 | 2,441 | 33,465 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,993 | -65,203 | 49,970 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,251 | -5,636 | 7,629 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,789 | 1,322 | 2,129 | 10 |
| 2020s | 900 | 500 | 1,300 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 85 British Virgin Islands 587 compare
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- 89 New Caledonia 485 compare
- 90 Jersey 480 compare
- 91 Guernsey 380 compare
More population data for Djibouti
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0674 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,503 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.26 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3198 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.038 (2100)
- Population density 79.45 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 107,534 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Djibouti?
- Net migration metrics in Djibouti was 500 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 49,970 in 1990.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was -65,203 in 1992.
- How does Djibouti rank for net migration metrics?
- Djibouti ranks 88th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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