Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Djibouti
Djibouti: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 547.18 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
547.18 thousands
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
158th
of 233 countries
All-time high
547.18 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
47.59 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in Djibouti, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 25-64 years in Djibouti stood at 547.18 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in Djibouti peaked at 547.18 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 47.59 thousands, in 1970.
Djibouti ranks 158th of 233 countries 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.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 47.59 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 50.76 thousands | +6.7% |
| 1972 | 54.42 thousands | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 58.41 thousands | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 62.86 thousands | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 68.18 thousands | +8.5% |
| 1976 | 74.44 thousands | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 81.74 thousands | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 89.85 thousands | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 98.1 thousands | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 105.55 thousands | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 111.69 thousands | +5.8% |
| 1982 | 116.48 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 120.45 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 124.56 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 129.85 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 136.84 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 145.59 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 155.67 thousands | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 166 thousands | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 182.12 thousands | +9.7% |
| 1991 | 204.31 thousands | +12.2% |
| 1992 | 217.67 thousands | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 202.31 thousands | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 211.61 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 212.96 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 218.7 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 227.25 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 242.38 thousands | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 256.32 thousands | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 268.93 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 281.12 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 294.86 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 307.47 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 314.16 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 320.86 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 328.19 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 339.09 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 349.23 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 359.94 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 370.68 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 381.28 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 392.06 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 403.05 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 414.21 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 425.58 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 437.4 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 449.65 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 462.07 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 474.66 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 487.26 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 499.68 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 511.63 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 523.63 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 536.02 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 547.18 thousands | +2.1% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 547.18 thousands is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,306 thousands, 10% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 547.18 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,485 thousands, 8% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 68.64 thousands | 47.59 thousands | 98.1 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 131.27 thousands | 105.55 thousands | 166 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 217.56 thousands | 182.12 thousands | 256.32 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 316.38 thousands | 268.93 thousands | 359.94 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 421.06 thousands | 370.68 thousands | 474.66 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 517.57 thousands | 487.26 thousands | 547.18 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in Djibouti?
- Population aged 25-64 years in Djibouti was 547.18 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 547.18 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.59 thousands in 1970.
- How does Djibouti rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- Djibouti ranks 158th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release