Share of population living in rural areas in Djibouti
Djibouti: Share of population living in rural areas was 10.11 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
10.11
World rank
204th
of 236 countries
All-time high
59.28
in 1950
All-time low
9.3
in 2005
Years of data
15
1950–2020
Share of population living in rural areas in Djibouti, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, share of population living in rural areas in Djibouti stood at 10.11.
That represents a change of up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in rural areas in Djibouti peaked at 59.28 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 9.3, in 2005.
Djibouti ranks 204th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population living in rural areas in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 59.28 | — |
| 1955 | 56.03 | -5.5% |
| 1960 | 52.53 | -6.2% |
| 1965 | 47.36 | -9.8% |
| 1970 | 41.12 | -13.2% |
| 1975 | 34.93 | -15.0% |
| 1980 | 25.27 | -27.7% |
| 1985 | 18.98 | -24.9% |
| 1990 | 13.02 | -31.4% |
| 1995 | 10.05 | -22.8% |
| 2000 | 9.85 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 9.3 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 9.57 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 10.13 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 10.11 | -0.2% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 10.11 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 28.75, 35% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 10.11 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12.01, 84% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 57.65 | 56.03 | 59.28 | 2 |
| 1960s | 49.95 | 47.36 | 52.53 | 2 |
| 1970s | 38.03 | 34.93 | 41.12 | 2 |
| 1980s | 22.12 | 18.98 | 25.27 | 2 |
| 1990s | 11.53 | 10.05 | 13.02 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.58 | 9.3 | 9.85 | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.85 | 9.57 | 10.13 | 2 |
| 2020s | 10.11 | 10.11 | 10.11 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 201 Equatorial Guinea 10.53 compare
- 202 Lebanon 10.38 compare
- 203 Saint Martin (French Part) 10.28 compare
- 205 South Korea 9.89 compare
- 206 Western Sahara 9.88 compare
- 207 United Arab Emirates 9.75 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 share of population living in rural areas in Djibouti?
- Share of population living in rural areas in Djibouti was 10.11 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 59.28 in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.3 in 2005.
- How does Djibouti rank for share of population living in rural areas?
- Djibouti ranks 204th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. 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 Share of population living in rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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