MigrantoImmigrants in Djibouti
118.8K foreign-born residents — the #129 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 100% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 99940 |
| Ethiopia | 13235 |
| Yemen | 5600 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Djibouti.
Somalia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Somalia accounts for 84% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 11%.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 10 residents of Djibouti is foreign-born — 118.8K out of 1.2M, representing 10.2% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 114910 |
| 1995 | 93804 |
| 2000 | 94491 |
| 2005 | 86600 |
| 2010 | 96189 |
| 2015 | 105985 |
| 2020 | 112876 |
| 2024 | 118775 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Somalia | Ethiopia | Yemen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 101216 | 13405 | 289 |
| 1995 | 82625 | 10943 | 236 |
| 2000 | 83230 | 11023 | 238 |
| 2005 | 76278 | 10103 | 219 |
| 2010 | 84725 | 11222 | 242 |
| 2015 | 88152 | 11676 | 6157 |
| 2020 | 94976 | 12578 | 5322 |
| 2024 | 99940 | 13235 | 5600 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Djibouti as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Djibouti
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Djibouti?
Around 118.8K foreign-born residents live in Djibouti, making it the #129-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Djibouti come from?
Most immigrants in Djibouti come from Somalia, Ethiopia and Yemen — these three countries account for about 100% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Djibouti are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 10% of the population of Djibouti — that's 118.8K out of a total population of 1.2M.
How has immigration to Djibouti changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Djibouti has grown from 106K to 118.8K people, a growth of about 12%.
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