Djibouti GDP Per Capita (2026)
Djibouti has a strategically located East African economy supported by ports, logistics, transport, military-base services, construction, trade, and telecommunications. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps place the country’s logistics-driven growth into a per-person context. Explore Djibouti’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$4,421
Est. in USD
World Rank
#132
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.7%
+$276
Africa Rank
#15
Out of 54 countries
1. Djibouti GDP Per Capita in 2026
Djibouti’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across transport, port services, logistics, construction, trade, and other service activities. Its location near major shipping routes plays a central role in the economy. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure for comparing Djibouti with economies of different sizes.
2. Djibouti GDP Per Capita Growth (1990–2026)
3. Djibouti GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,421 | +6.7% |
| 2025 | $4,145 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $3,981 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $3,786 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | $3,506 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $3,385 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | $3,182 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | $3,173 | +4.4% |
| 2018 | $3,038 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $2,926 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | $2,804 | +5.7% |
| 2015 | $2,653 | +7.4% |
| 2014 | $2,471 | +6.7% |
| 2013 | $2,315 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | $2,190 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | $2,039 | +11.0% |
| 2010 | $1,837 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | $1,722 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | $1,692 | +14.5% |
| 2007 | $1,478 | +8.8% |
| 2006 | $1,359 | +6.9% |
| 2005 | $1,271 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | $1,213 | +4.6% |
| 2003 | $1,160 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | $1,121 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | $1,107 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | $1,088 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | $1,085 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | $1,062 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | $1,068 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | $1,078 | -2.8% |
| 1995 | $1,109 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | $1,110 | +4.9% |
| 1993 | $1,058 | -3.1% |
| 1992 | $1,092 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | $1,070 | -0.6% |
| 1990 | $1,076 | — |
4. Djibouti GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+30.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+57.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+225.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Djibouti’s GDP per capita has generally been influenced by port investment, logistics activity, infrastructure development, trade flows, inflation, population growth, and external demand. Large infrastructure projects can support national production, while demographic growth affects gains on a per-person basis. Historical data helps show how output per resident has developed alongside the country’s logistics sector.
5. Djibouti GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Djibouti
$4,421
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Djibouti’s GDP per capita is approximately
33.9%
above the
Africa average
and
82.4%
below the world average.
6. Djibouti GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Eswatini | $4,927 |
| #13 | Tunisia | $4,893 |
| #14 | Sao Tome & Principe | $4,739 |
| #15 | Djibouti | $4,421 |
| #16 | Egypt | $3,904 |
| #17 | Angola | $3,754 |
| #18 | Ghana | $3,314 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Djibouti
Djibouti GDP (Nominal)
$4.7 Billion
(2026)
Djibouti GDP Per Capita
$4,421
(2026)
Djibouti’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the importance of transport and logistics within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer a broader view of economic performance.
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8. Djibouti GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $4,683 | +5.9% |
| 2028 | $4,932 | +5.3% |
| 2029 | $5,196 | +5.4% |
| 2030 | $5,481 | +5.5% |
Djibouti GDP per capita is projected to reach $5,481 by 2030, representing a 24.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Djibouti GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Djibouti GDP per capita is estimated at $4,421 in 2026.
It ranks #132 globally and #15 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 6.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 30.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 57.7%.
It is approximately 33.9% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 82.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $5,481 by 2030, 24.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Djibouti GDP Per Capita FAQs
Djibouti GDP per capita is estimated at $4,421 in 2026.
Djibouti ranks #132 globally and #15 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.7% compared with 2025.
Djibouti GDP per capita was approximately $2,653 in 2015.
Djibouti GDP per capita is approximately 33.9% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.