MigrantoDjiboutian Diaspora
3.6K Djiboutians live abroad — 0% of the population of Djibouti
Djiboutian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 89% of the diaspora
| 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 region
90% of the diaspora lives in Africa
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Key facts
The Djiboutian diaspora in numbers
Most Djiboutians abroad live in Libya
45% of the diaspora lives in Libya, while the next country accounts for just 38%.
The diaspora has grown 25% since 2020
The number of Djiboutians living abroad rose from 2.9K to 3.6K in four years.
Djiboutian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1963 |
| 1995 | 20005 |
| 2000 | 3751 |
| 2005 | 2421 |
| 2010 | 2577 |
| 2015 | 2537 |
| 2020 | 2866 |
| 2024 | 3576 |
Largest communities over time
Djiboutians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Djiboutians in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Djiboutians live outside Djibouti?
Around 3.6K Djiboutians live abroad, the world's #205 largest diaspora.
Where do most Djiboutians abroad live?
Most Djiboutians live in Libya, Ethiopia and Egypt — these three countries account for about 89% of all Djiboutians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Djiboutian population outside Djibouti?
Libya is home to the largest Djiboutian community abroad — 1.6K people, about 45% of all Djiboutians living abroad.
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.
Is the Djiboutian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Djiboutians living abroad has grown from 2.5K to 3.6K, about 41%.
Where does the data on the Djiboutian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Djibouti who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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