MigrantoImmigrants in Djibouti
118.8K foreigners live in Djibouti — 10% of the country's population
Immigrants in Djibouti by country
The 3 largest groups make up 100% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 99940 |
| Ethiopia | 13235 |
| Yemen | 5600 |
By region of origin
95% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Djibouti in numbers
Somalis are the largest group by a wide margin
84% of all immigrants were born in Somalia, while the next group accounts for just 11%.
1 in 10 residents of Djibouti was born abroad
118.8K of 1.2M residents were born abroad — 10.2% of the population.
Immigrant population in Djibouti over time
Foreigners living in Djibouti, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 114910 |
| 1995 | 93804 |
| 2000 | 94491 |
| 2005 | 86600 |
| 2010 | 96189 |
| 2015 | 105985 |
| 2020 | 112876 |
| 2024 | 118775 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Djibouti, by year
| Year | Somalis | Ethiopians | Yemenis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Djibouti
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Djibouti
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Djibouti?
Around 118.8K immigrants live in Djibouti — the world's #129 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Somalis live in Djibouti?
Around 99.9K Somalis live in Djibouti — about 84% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Djibouti growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Djibouti has grown from 106K to 118.8K, about 12%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Djibouti come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Djibouti. Their children born in Djibouti are not included.
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