Population in largest city in Djibouti
Djibouti: Population in largest city was 616,332 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population in largest city in Djibouti, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in largest city in Djibouti is 616,332, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in largest city in Djibouti peaked at 616,332 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 39,962, in 1960.
Djibouti ranks 139th of 153 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49,336 | 39,962 | 59,406 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87,024 | 62,000 | 117,220 | 10 |
| 1980s | 192,550 | 125,829 | 287,053 | 10 |
| 1990s | 363,431 | 317,154 | 396,224 | 10 |
| 2000s | 438,956 | 403,579 | 476,112 | 10 |
| 2010s | 527,063 | 484,925 | 568,804 | 10 |
| 2020s | 595,827 | 576,157 | 616,332 | 6 |
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More urban development data for Djibouti
- Population in the largest city 71.3% (2025)
- Population density 49.74 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 40.3 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in largest city in Djibouti?
- Population in largest city in Djibouti was 616,332 in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest population in largest city recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 616,332 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population in largest city recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,962 in 1960.
- How does Djibouti rank for population in largest city?
- Djibouti ranks 139th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in largest city rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as part of Population in largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.