Djibouti: cost of living

What is the poverty rate in Djibouti?

21.1% of people in Djibouti lived below the national poverty line in 2017, according to the World Bank, based on a national household survey. Using the international line of US$3.00 a day, 25.4% were poor in 2017, down from 31.2% in 2013, according to the World Bank.

No newer poverty estimate was found in the World Bank data on 15 October 2026. The national line is based on the cost of basic needs in Djibouti, while the international line allows comparison between countries.

Official sources: World Bank: Poverty at national poverty lines, Djibouti · World Bank: Poverty at $3.00 a day, Djibouti

How many people in Djibouti have electricity?

69.2% of people in Djibouti had access to electricity in 2024, up from 65.2% in 2023, according to the World Bank. 79.7% used at least a basic drinking water service in 2024, according to the World Bank, using WHO and UNICEF data.

Access figures show whether people can use electricity or safe water, not the cost or reliability of supply. INSTAD's website loads its figures with scripts that could not be read, and the sites of the Central Bank of Djibouti and the Ministry of Economy and Finance could not be reached, checked on 15 October 2026, so no household price figures are given here.

Official sources: World Bank: Access to electricity, Djibouti · World Bank: Basic drinking water services, Djibouti

How much is electricity in Djibouti?

The average selling price of electricity in Djibouti was 50 Djibouti francs per kWh in 2024, unchanged from 2023, according to the Banque Centrale de Djibouti's annual report for 2024. The electricity network had 85,017 subscribers, 3,965 more than a year earlier.

The figure is an average across all customers, not a household tariff. Consumption rose 7.4% to 673,893 MWh. At the fixed exchange rate of 177.721 francs to the dollar, 50 francs is about 28 US cents.

Official sources: Banque Centrale de Djibouti: Rapport annuel 2024 (PDF)

How much is water in Djibouti?

The average selling price of water in Djibouti fell slightly to 317.33 Djibouti francs per cubic metre in 2024, from 320.25 francs in 2023, according to the Banque Centrale de Djibouti's annual report for 2024. The number of water subscribers rose 9.1% to 59,004.

The price is an average across all users, not a household tariff. Water consumption rose 9.0% to 19.1 million cubic metres. Network losses were about 33% of water produced.

Official sources: Banque Centrale de Djibouti: Rapport annuel 2024 (PDF)

What is the inflation rate in Djibouti?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is -0.3%. The peak was 12.0% in 2008 and the low -12.6% in 2013. It is 18th highest of 18 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 1.9%. Of 165 countries with 2025 data, 159th highest.

What is household spending per person in Djibouti?

In 2025, household consumption per person in Djibouti was $2,629, according to the World Bank. That is the highest since at least 2013. It is 6th highest of 11 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is $2,629. World rank, highest first: 78th of 124.

How many people in Djibouti live on under $3 a day?

According to the World Bank, the share of people living on less than $3.00 a day in Djibouti was 25.4% in 2017. That compares with 32.3% in 2002. It is 1st highest of 6 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 1.7%. Of 77 countries with 2017 data, 3rd highest.

How many people in Djibouti are poor?

The World Bank puts the share of people below the national poverty line in Djibouti at 21.1% in 2017. Worldwide: 26th of 53.

What is Djibouti's Gini coefficient?

The World Bank puts the Gini index in Djibouti at 41.6 in 2017. That compares with 40.0 in 2002. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 35.9, and Djibouti placed 1st highest of 6. World rank, highest first: 15th of 77.

How many people in Djibouti go hungry?

The latest figure from the FAO, for 2022, is 49.2%. It is 3rd highest of 13 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 29.8%. Of 147 countries with 2022 data, 35th highest.