Djibouti
Africa · Eastern Africa
Strategic Horn of Africa location hosting multiple foreign military bases; very hot.
At a Glance
📈Djibouti's Human Development Index
0.515
Low human development#169 of 191 countries worldwide, #34 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 12% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Djibouti
Djibouti is a small country on the Horn of Africa at the meeting point of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with a landscape of volcanic rock, salt lakes, and some of the world's best diving along its coral reefs. The culture blends Somali, Afar, Arab, and French influences into a small but cosmopolitan city life. It suits travellers who come specifically for diving, desert landscapes, or the unique experience of a genuinely strategic crossroads.
- Hosts permanent military bases from the US, France, China, and Japan simultaneously.
- Controls the Bab el-Mandeb strait — one of the world's most critical trade chokepoints.
- Lake Assal sits 505m below sea level and reaches 50°C in summer.
- Over 80% unemployment despite its strategic military and trade importance.
Quick Facts
Capital
Djibouti
Languages
Arabic, French
Currency
Fr DJF
Area
23,180 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
18Mbps
GDP / Capita
$4K
PPP / Capita
$8K
Inflation
-0.3%
Unemployment
26.0%
GNI / Capita
$4K
FDI Inflows
1.6%
Price Level Index
45th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1995
0.320 → 0.515 (+0.195)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 28 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Djibouti's Human Development Index?
Djibouti's Human Development Index is 0.515 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #169 of 191 countries.
Is Djibouti safe?
Djibouti scores 2.10 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #104 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
What is life expectancy in Djibouti?
Life expectancy at birth in Djibouti is 66.2 yrs (World Bank), ranked #164 of 195 countries.