Urban Population: Djibouti
Djibouti's urban population is currently 72.9% as of 2024. # Djibouti Urban Population Djibouti's urban population stands at 72.
Current (2024)
72.9%
+0.1% y/y
Peak (1991)
76.1%
Low (1960)
50.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Djibouti
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Djibouti
Analysis# Djibouti Urban Population
Djibouti's urban population stands at 72.905% in 2024, reflecting a dramatic 43.5% increase since 1960 when only 50.799% of the population lived in urban areas. The country peaked at 76.1% urbanization in 1991, indicating that current levels remain slightly below historical highs. This sustained urban concentration underscores Djibouti's transformation from a predominantly rural nation to one of Africa's most urbanized countries over six decades.
Recent data from 2015 to 2024 reveals a steady, gradual increase averaging roughly 0.2 percentage points annually. The consistent climb suggests urbanization has plateaued near its natural ceiling, with growth decelerating from the rapid expansion of the 1960s through 1990s. If present trends continue, the country's urban share should stabilize in the low-to-mid 73% range, reflecting mature urban development patterns typical of small, strategically positioned economies.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.9% | +0.09% |
| 2023 | 72.8% | +0.32% |
| 2022 | 72.6% | +0.45% |
| 2021 | 72.3% | +0.40% |
| 2020 | 72.0% | +0.36% |
| 2019 | 71.7% | +0.32% |
| 2018 | 71.5% | +0.28% |
| 2017 | 71.3% | +0.24% |
| 2016 | 71.1% | +0.20% |
| 2015 | 71.0% | +0.17% |
| 2014 | 70.9% | +0.13% |
| 2013 | 70.8% | +0.10% |
| 2012 | 70.7% | +0.07% |
| 2011 | 70.7% | +0.04% |
| 2010 | 70.6% | +0.02% |
| 2009 | 70.6% | -0.06% |
| 2008 | 70.7% | -0.19% |
| 2007 | 70.8% | -0.30% |
| 2006 | 71.0% | -0.39% |
| 2005 | 71.3% | -0.47% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 71.6% | -0.53% |
| 2003 | 72.0% | -0.58% |
| 2002 | 72.5% | -0.61% |
| 2001 | 72.9% | -0.62% |
| 2000 | 73.3% | -0.62% |
| 1999 | 73.8% | -0.60% |
| 1998 | 74.2% | -0.57% |
| 1997 | 74.7% | -0.52% |
| 1996 | 75.1% | -0.46% |
| 1995 | 75.4% | -0.38% |
| 1994 | 75.7% | -0.29% |
| 1993 | 75.9% | -0.19% |
| 1992 | 76.1% | -0.06% |
| 1991 | 76.1% | +0.04% |
| 1990 | 76.1% | +0.13% |
| 1989 | 76.0% | +0.20% |
| 1988 | 75.8% | +0.26% |
| 1987 | 75.6% | +0.31% |
| 1986 | 75.4% | +0.35% |
| 1985 | 75.1% | +0.38% |
| 1984 | 74.8% | +0.40% |
| 1983 | 74.6% | +0.44% |
| 1982 | 74.2% | +0.59% |
| 1981 | 73.8% | +0.75% |
| 1980 | 73.2% | +0.91% |
| 1979 | 72.6% | +1.06% |
| 1978 | 71.8% | +1.21% |
| 1977 | 71.0% | +1.34% |
| 1976 | 70.0% | +1.47% |
| 1975 | 69.0% | +1.59% |
| 1974 | 67.9% | +1.70% |
| 1973 | 66.8% | +1.81% |
| 1972 | 65.6% | +1.90% |
| 1971 | 64.4% | +1.99% |
| 1970 | 63.1% | +2.07% |
| 1969 | 61.8% | +2.13% |
| 1968 | 60.6% | +2.19% |
| 1967 | 59.3% | +2.23% |
| 1966 | 58.0% | +2.25% |
| 1965 | 56.7% | +2.27% |
| 1964 | 55.4% | +2.26% |
| 1963 | 54.2% | +2.24% |
| 1962 | 53.0% | +2.19% |
| 1961 | 51.9% | +2.13% |
| 1960 | 50.8% | — |
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