Population of Djibouti 2026
1٬200٬381
Population now (estimate)
23٬200
Area (km²)
52
Density (per km²)
1.4%
Annual growth rate
1٬200٬381
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Djibouti in 2026 is about 1,200,381 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 1.4%.
Djibouti covers about 23,200 km², with Djibouti as its capital, giving a population density of around 52 people per km².
Population trend of Djibouti
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Djibouti
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Djibouti is classified among the less populous countries. Its population grows at a moderate pace.
يعيش أغلب السكان في العاصمة جيبوتي التي تُعد مركزاً لوجستياً بحرياً مهماً.