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Djiboutian Scorecard

Country profile

Djibouti is located in the Horn of Africa, strategically positioned near the Red Sea, and features a unique landscape that combines arid deserts with coastal plains. It has a population of 1.2 million, a population growth rate of 1.38%, and a median age of 24.39 years.

Its history is influenced by various regional powers, including Arab traders and French colonial rule, which have left lasting cultural imprints on the nation.

Today, Djibouti serves as an important logistical hub in the region, with a diverse population and ongoing development efforts aimed at leveraging its strategic location.

Its capital city is Djibouti.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Djibouti improved by 9.0% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Djibouti improved by 1.1% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Djibouti improved by 71.0% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Djibouti improved by 5.7% from 2013 to 2017

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Djibouti improved by 0.7% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Djibouti improved by 3.3% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Djibouti improved by 2.0% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Djibouti worsened by 0.9% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Djibouti worsened by 6.8% from 2012 to 2014

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Djibouti improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Djibouti improved by 7.0% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Djibouti worsened by 2.0% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Djibouti worsened by 2.0% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Djibouti improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Djibouti improved by 9.6% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Djibouti improved by 1.1% from 2021 to 2022