Djibouti Migration Statistics (2026)

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

In 2026, net immigration of 302 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Djibouti has gained a cumulative 328,483 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Net migrants

+302

Net migration rate

+0.3 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Migration flows

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+406,902

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

49,970

Top year: 1990

Peak emigration

-65,203

Lowest year: 1992

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+1117

Per year

In 2026, Djibouti receives approximately 302 net migrants (0.3 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 49,970 in 1990.

Migration flows in Djibouti are relatively modest.