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Djibouti: key facts and figures
Djibouti has 1.2 million people, 2 official languages, the Djiboutian Franc and 12 public holidays a year. It ranks 171st of 176 countries for inflation.
1.2 millionpeople
DJFcurrency
Frenchofficial language
+253calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Djibouti differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
1.2 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.37%
- Fertility rate2.6 per woman#69
- Aged 65 and over4.85%#125
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$3,906Output per person
- Total economy$4.6 billion#160
- Real growth+6.5%#24
- Inflation-0.3%#171
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.513Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.341#146
- Life expectancy66 years#160
- Mean schooling4 years#178
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Djiboutian FrancCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeDJF
- SymbolDJF
- CapitalDjibouti City
Languages
which languages hold official status
French, ArabicOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type EPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+253
- Time zoneAfrica/Djibouti
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
12Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 16Isra and Mi'raj Moon
- Mar 20Eid al-Fitr Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
65%Internet use
- E-government index0.291#174
- Global rank#174
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMoussa Ali
- ClimateDjibouti has a very dry climate with low average annual rainfall and large heat contrasts between coastal and interior locations.
Education
how the school system is structured
85.4%*Primary completion benchmark
- Lower secondary benchmark64.8%*
- Pre-primary participation benchmark56.1%*
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