Djibouti

Continent

Africa

Capital

Djibouti

Population

994,974

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Djibouti

Population:: 994,974
Area:: 23,200 sq km
Currency:: Djiboutian francs
Languages:: French, Arabic, Somali, Afar

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Djibouti

GDP:: $7.38 billion
GDP per Capita:: $6,400
GDP Growth:: 6.68%
Inflation:: 1.5%
Unemployment:: 26.26%
Public Debt:: 31.8% of GDP

Political System

Governance structure of Djibouti

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
Head of Government:: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of NA magistrates); Constitutional Council (consists of 6 magistrates)
Administrative Divisions:: 6 districts (cercles, singular - cercle); Ali Sabieh, Arta, Dikhil, Djibouti, Obock, Tadjourah

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: Yes
Diplomatic Presence:: 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 515, Washington, DC 20005

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

1.8% (2023 est.)

Industry

15.3% (2023 est.)

Services

76.9% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $5.877 billion
Imports:: $5.269 billion

Major Trading Partners

Ethiopia 77

UAE 5

China 3

Singapore 2

France 2

Economic Outlook

Djibouti has a 6.68% GDP growth rate with 1.5% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.

Djibouti

Continent

Africa

Capital

Djibouti

Population

994,974

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Djibouti

Population:: 994,974
Area:: 23,200 sq km
Currency:: Djiboutian francs
Languages:: French, Arabic, Somali, Afar

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Djibouti

GDP:: $7.38 billion
GDP per Capita:: $6,400
GDP Growth:: 6.68%
Inflation:: 1.5%
Unemployment:: 26.26%
Public Debt:: 31.8% of GDP

Political System

Governance structure of Djibouti

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
Head of Government:: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of NA magistrates); Constitutional Council (consists of 6 magistrates)
Administrative Divisions:: 6 districts (cercles, singular - cercle); Ali Sabieh, Arta, Dikhil, Djibouti, Obock, Tadjourah

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: Yes
Diplomatic Presence:: 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 515, Washington, DC 20005

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

1.8% (2023 est.)

Industry

15.3% (2023 est.)

Services

76.9% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $5.877 billion
Imports:: $5.269 billion

Major Trading Partners

Ethiopia 77

UAE 5

China 3

Singapore 2

France 2

Economic Outlook

Djibouti has a 6.68% GDP growth rate with 1.5% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.