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Djibouti's life expectancy at birth stands at 66.6 years in 2026, below the global average. It has risen by 26 years since 1950. About 9K people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.5 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 34.0 per 1,000 live births, down 80% since 1950. Women live about 5.1 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 21%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 78.1 years.
Life expectancy
66.6 years
Infant mortality
34.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
47.1 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.5 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Djibouti is 66.6 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 26 years since 1950. High infant mortality (34 per 1,000 births) remains a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 78.1 years.