What is the Population of Djibouti?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Djibouti has a population of approximately 1,066,809 people, making it the 158th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 23,200 km², the population density is roughly 46 people per km².
| Population | 1,066,809 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 158th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.01% |
| Area | 23,200 km² |
| Population density | 46 / km² |
| Demonym | Djibouti |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | 1,066,809 | 158th |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1,367,764 | 155th |
| Mauritius | 1,243,741 | 156th |
| Eswatini | 1,235,549 | 157th |
| Comoros | 919,901 | 159th |
| Fiji | 900,869 | 160th |
| Bhutan | 784,043 | 161st |
Djibouti compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Eritrea | 3,607,000 | 117,600 |
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 1,104,300 |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 637,657 |
Djibouti in context
- Djibouti covers 23,200 km², making it the 146th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia.
- With 1,066,809 people, Djibouti holds about 0.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Djibouti is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Djibouti — FAQ
What is the population of Djibouti?
The population of Djibouti is approximately 1,066,809 (1.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Djibouti in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Djibouti at approximately 1,066,809 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Djibouti is the 158th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Djibouti?
Approximately 1,066,809 people live in Djibouti, making it the 158th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Djibouti rank by population?
Djibouti is the 158th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.01%.
What is the population density of Djibouti?
Djibouti has a population density of roughly 46 people per km², based on a land area of 23,200 km².
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