MigrantoDjiboutian Diaspora
3.6K Djiboutians live abroad — the #205 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 89% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Libya | 1606 |
| Ethiopia | 1364 |
| Egypt | 223 |
| Australia | 204 |
| Norway | 68 |
| Greece | 40 |
| Denmark | 22 |
| Guinea | 15 |
| Finland | 14 |
| Luxembourg | 12 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Bulgaria | 3 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Iceland | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 90%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Djibouti.
Libya is the primary destination for emigrants
Libya attracts 45% of all emigrants from Djibouti, while the second-largest destination receives just 38%.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 25% from 2.9K to 3.6K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1963 |
| 1995 | 20005 |
| 2000 | 3751 |
| 2005 | 2421 |
| 2010 | 2577 |
| 2015 | 2537 |
| 2020 | 2866 |
| 2024 | 3576 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Libya | Ethiopia | Egypt | Australia | Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 694 | 975 | 217 | 53 | 6 |
| 1995 | 863 | 18802 | 234 | 69 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1047 | 2300 | 266 | 82 | 11 |
| 2005 | 1155 | 796 | 283 | 113 | 12 |
| 2010 | 1269 | 788 | 277 | 134 | 34 |
| 2015 | 1421 | 761 | 17 | 190 | 58 |
| 2020 | 1519 | 729 | 252 | 200 | 61 |
| 2024 | 1606 | 1364 | 223 | 204 | 68 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Djiboutians move to?
Most Djiboutians have moved to Libya, Ethiopia and Egypt — these three countries account for about 89% of all Djiboutians living abroad.
How many Djiboutians live abroad?
Around 3.6K Djiboutians live abroad, making it the #205-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Djibouti lives abroad?
About 0% of the population of Djibouti lives abroad — that's 3.6K out of a total population of 1.2M.
How has emigration from Djibouti changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Djibouti has grown from 2.5K to 3.6K people, a growth of about 41%.
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