Net migration in Djibouti
Djibouti: Net migration was -581 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Djibouti, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Djibouti is -581, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 5,181.8% on the previous year and down 133.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Djibouti peaked at 49,970 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -65,203, in 1992.
Djibouti ranks 104th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 886 | — |
| 1961 | 1,136 | +28.2% |
| 1962 | 1,695 | +49.2% |
| 1963 | 2,257 | +33.2% |
| 1964 | 2,846 | +26.1% |
| 1965 | 3,023 | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 3,014 | -0.3% |
| 1967 | 3,001 | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 3,001 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 4,995 | +66.4% |
| 1970 | 5,004 | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 6,184 | +23.6% |
| 1972 | 6,690 | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 7,583 | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 9,910 | +30.7% |
| 1975 | 13,029 | +31.5% |
| 1976 | 16,028 | +23.0% |
| 1977 | 17,961 | +12.1% |
| 1978 | 17,788 | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 14,726 | -17.2% |
| 1980 | 10,121 | -31.3% |
| 1981 | 5,502 | -45.6% |
| 1982 | 2,450 | -55.5% |
| 1983 | 2,441 | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 5,452 | +123.4% |
| 1985 | 9,997 | +83.4% |
| 1986 | 14,543 | +45.5% |
| 1987 | 17,545 | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 17,242 | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 33,465 | +94.1% |
| 1990 | 49,970 | +49.3% |
| 1991 | 21,510 | -57.0% |
| 1992 | -65,203 | -403.1% |
| 1993 | 8,896 | -113.6% |
| 1994 | -15,756 | -277.1% |
| 1995 | -3,163 | -79.9% |
| 1996 | 2,652 | -183.8% |
| 1997 | 13,625 | +413.8% |
| 1998 | 10,352 | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 7,046 | -31.9% |
| 2000 | 5,632 | -20.1% |
| 2001 | 7,629 | +35.5% |
| 2002 | 5,022 | -34.2% |
| 2003 | -5,636 | -212.2% |
| 2004 | -5,249 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | -3,779 | -28.0% |
| 2006 | 2,719 | -172.0% |
| 2007 | 1,253 | -53.9% |
| 2008 | 2,148 | +71.4% |
| 2009 | 2,770 | +29.0% |
| 2010 | 2,129 | -23.1% |
| 2011 | 2,090 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 2,104 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,033 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 1,900 | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 1,723 | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 1,623 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 1,535 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 1,435 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 1,322 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 1,300 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,300 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 500 | -61.5% |
| 2023 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | -11 | -102.2% |
| 2025 | -581 | +5181.8% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's -581 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -10,230, 6% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's -581 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -581, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Djibouti changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -5181.8% | -11 | -581 |
| 1997 | +413.8% | 2,652 | 13,625 |
| 1992 | -403.1% | 21,510 | -65,203 |
| 1994 | -277.1% | 8,896 | -15,756 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,585 | 886 | 4,995 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11,490 | 5,004 | 17,961 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,876 | 2,441 | 33,465 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,993 | -65,203 | 49,970 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,251 | -5,636 | 7,629 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,789 | 1,322 | 2,129 | 10 |
| 2020s | 501.33 | -581 | 1,300 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 101 United States Virgin Islands -357 compare
- 102 Kiribati -462 compare
- 103 Guam -493 compare
- 105 Sao Tome and Principe -650 compare
- 106 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -714 compare
- 107 Northern Mariana Islands -963 compare
More financial sector data for Djibouti
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 5.96 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 4.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 5.96 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Djibouti?
- Net migration in Djibouti was -581 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 49,970 in 1990.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was -65,203 in 1992.
- How does Djibouti rank for net migration?
- Djibouti ranks 104th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is down 133.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.