Djibouti/Society

Society in Djibouti

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
1.2M(2023)
Population Growth
1.4%(2023)
Fertility Rate
2.61(2023)
Death Rate
7.5 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-11(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
66.0 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
50.4 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
162 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure (as share of GDP)
2.5%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Primary Enrollment
66.5%(2019)
Tertiary Enrollment
5.2(2011)
Education Expenditure (as share of GDP)
3.8%(2018)

Living Standards & Connectivity

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Internet Users
65%(2023)
Access to Electricity
65.2%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
76.2%(2022)
Urban Population
905.7K(2023)
Rural Population
247.3K(2023)

Current Snapshot Overview

A summary of key social and demographic indicators for Djibouti

  • Djibouti has an estimated population of 1.2M
    2023
    A steady annual growth rate of 1.4%
    2023
    supports sustained population expansion, providing a stable base for economic development. The fertility rate of 2.6 births per woman
    2023
    is above replacement level, ensuring sustainable long-term population stability without significant external migration. Net emigration is relatively minor, impacting the population by approximately 11 individuals annually (or -0.0 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    .
  • Regarding public health, Healthcare outcomes show foundational progress with a life expectancy of 66.0 years
    2023
    , yet significant disparities or developmental gaps may still exist. Concurrently, Healthcare delivery faces significant systemic challenges, as evidenced by elevated child mortality (under 5 years) (50.4 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality (162 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    ) rates, suggesting areas for critical intervention and resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by limited healthcare spending, at 2.5% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain comprehensive health system improvements and the attainment of higher health outcomes.
  • Primary education sees 66% enrollment
    2019
    , providing a basic assessment of school access. This educational framework is supported by limited educational investment, at 3.8% of GDP
    2018
    , which may constrain the scale and quality of future human capital development initiatives.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, the predominantly urban character, with 79% urban population
    2023
    , supports modern economic structures while maintaining important rural-urban linkages. Furthermore, critical infrastructure gaps are evident, with electricity access at 65%
    2023
    and internet penetration at 65%
    2023
    severely limiting economic potential, hindering social development, and impeding digital integration.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Managing demographic trends is crucial for long-term economic planning and workforce stability.

Public Health System

Addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system is essential to improve lagging indicators like life expectancy and maternal mortality.

Human Capital Formation

Educational attainment is a direct driver of economic innovation and global competitiveness. Investment in education is key to unlocking human potential.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Expanding access to basic infrastructure, particularly electricity, remains a key bottleneck for broad-based development.

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