Djibouti: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Djibouti?

Djibouti's real GDP grew 6.5% in 2025, after 7.0% in 2024, according to the World Bank, which draws on national accounts data.

Growth has been above 6% in both years. No national quarterly GDP figure is given here because 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. World Bank figures for the latest year may be revised.

Official sources: World Bank: GDP growth, Djibouti

What is the GDP per capita of Djibouti?

GDP per person in Djibouti was about US$3,906 in 2025 at current prices, up from US$3,553 in 2024, according to the World Bank. The population was about 1.18 million in 2025.

GDP per capita divides the value of all output by the number of residents and does not show how income is shared. The World Bank reports that 21.1% of people lived below the national poverty line in 2017, the latest year available.

Official sources: World Bank: GDP per capita, Djibouti · World Bank: Poverty at national poverty lines, Djibouti

What is the inflation rate in Djibouti?

Consumer prices in Djibouti fell 0.3% on average in 2025, after rising 2.1% in 2024, according to the World Bank, which uses the national consumer price index.

INSTAD compiles the monthly consumer price index, but no 2026 monthly figure is given here because 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. Annual average inflation can hide larger month-to-month swings, especially in food and fuel prices.

Official sources: World Bank: Inflation, consumer prices, Djibouti

How much cargo goes through Djibouti's ports?

Djibouti's ports handled 20.8 million tonnes of traffic in 2024, up 15.9% from 17.9 million tonnes in 2023, according to the Banque Centrale de Djibouti's annual report for 2024. Goods traffic rose 20.4% to 16.2 million tonnes, and petroleum products 2.3% to 4.6 million tonnes.

Transit cargo was 10.0 million tonnes, slightly down, while transshipment more than doubled to 4.6 million tonnes. Cargo for Djibouti itself was 1.7 million tonnes. The Bank credits the ports' resilience during the Red Sea crisis for much of Djibouti's 6.8% growth in 2024. Services, led by transport, made up 75.6% of GDP in 2024.

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

What is the Djibouti franc exchange rate?

The Djibouti franc is fixed at 177.721 francs to one US dollar, according to the Banque Centrale de Djibouti. Djibouti runs a currency board, and the Bank says payments and transfers for current international transactions are free of restrictions.

Under a currency board, the central bank issues francs only when they are backed by foreign reserves, so the rate against the dollar does not change. Rates against other currencies, such as the euro, move with the dollar.

Official sources: Banque Centrale de Djibouti

How many tourists visit Djibouti?

Djibouti counted 100,072 travellers in 2024, 29.8% fewer than the 142,551 in 2023, according to the Banque Centrale de Djibouti's annual report for 2024, using National Tourism Agency data. Hotel nights sold rose 5.4% to 197,223.

Hotel capacity grew faster than demand, with nights available up 25.8% to 719,495, so the overall occupancy rate fell from 41.4% to 34.5%.

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

Is bank lending growing in Djibouti?

Bank loans to customers in Djibouti rose 35.4% to 287.7 billion Djibouti francs in 2024, according to the Banque Centrale de Djibouti's annual report for 2024. Customer deposits rose 3.6%, and money supply 3.4% to 524.7 billion francs.

Lending rose from 33% to 43% of banks' assets. Banks' solvency ratio was 21%, above the 12% minimum, and bad loans fell to 3.54% of the total. Active mobile money accounts doubled to 142,681, handling 73.1 billion francs of transactions.

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

Is Djibouti's economy growing?

The World Bank puts real GDP growth in Djibouti at 6.5% in 2025. Since 2014 it has ranged from 1.2% (2020) to 7.3% (2015). It is 2nd highest of 17 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 3.5%. World rank, highest first: 24th of 180.

How rich is Djibouti per person?

The World Bank puts GDP per person in Djibouti at $3,906 in 2025. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was $6,051, and Djibouti placed 15th highest of 17. World rank, highest first: 126th of 180.

What is Djibouti's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

$8,452 in international dollars: that is GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Djibouti for 2025, according to the World Bank. That is the highest since at least 2013. It is 16th highest of 17 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is $19,699 in international dollars. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 132nd highest.

How much does Djibouti export?

The World Bank puts exports of goods and services in Djibouti at 110.5% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 166.7% of GDP in 2019 and the low 103.8% of GDP in 2016. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 29.7% of GDP, and Djibouti placed 2nd highest of 11. Of 133 countries with 2025 data, 5th highest.

Does Djibouti have a current account surplus or deficit?

According to the IMF, the current account balance in Djibouti was 14.7% of GDP in 2024. Its high point since 2005 was 2015, at 29.5% of GDP; its low point was 2013, at -30.8% of GDP. It is 4th highest of 16 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 3.0% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 10th of 162.

How much foreign investment does Djibouti receive?

In 2025, net inflows of foreign direct investment in Djibouti was 3.2% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 23.0% of GDP in 2007 and the low 1.6% of GDP in 2024. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 1.8% of GDP; Djibouti is 6th highest of 17. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 60th highest.