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Djibouti Population 2023
Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. Djibouti with a population close to 1 million is the smallest country in mainland Africa. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Djibouti in 2023 is 1,136,454 (11 lakh).
Estimated Population of Djibouti in 2023 – 1.1 million
| Djibouti | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 1,136,454 |
| Global Rank | 161 |
| Land Area | 23,180 sq.km (8,950 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 146 |
| Pop. Density | 43 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Djibouti |
Source: UN World Population Prospects
The main religion in Djibouti is Islam, 94% of the population is Muslim. Most local Muslims adhere to the Sunni denomination, following the Shafi’i school. The non-denominational Muslims largely belong to Sufi orders of varying schools.
The second-largest religion in the country is Christianity which is followed by 6% of the population.
Religions percentage in Djibouti
- Islam – 94%
- Christianity – 6%
also read about religion in Africa
Djibouti Demographics
| Fertility Rate* | 2.76 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 29 |
| Median Age | 26.6 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 67.87 years |
| Urban Population | 79% |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Top Cities in Djibouti by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Djibouti | 475,322 |
| 2 | Ali Sabieh | 37,939 |
| 3 | Dikhil | 24,886 |
| 4 | Tadjoura | 14,820 |
| 5 | Arta | 13,260 |
| 6 | Obock | 11,706 |
| 7 | Ali Adde | 3,500 |
| 8 | Holhol | 3,000 |
| 9 | Airolaf | 1,023 |
| 10 | Randa | 1,023 |