Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2021
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2021
GDP growth
(annual %)
2021
Unemployment
(% of population)
2021
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2021
Capital
Djibouti
Surface Area
23,200 km²
Population 2021
1,002,000
Density 2021
43 inhabitants/km2
Political System
Semi-presidential republic
Head of State Since 8 May 1999
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh
Focus: Association / Civil Society
– The Djiboutian Constitution of 15 September 1992
ARTICLE 15:
Everyone shall have the right freely to express and disseminate his opinions by word, pen and image. These rights are limited by the provisions of the law and by respect for the honor of others.
All citizens have the right to freely form associations and trade unions, subject to complying with the formalities laid down by the laws and regulations.
The right to strike is recognised. It shall be exercised within the framework of the laws governing it. Under no circumstances may it interfere with the freedom to work.
– The law of 1 July 1901 and the decree of 16 August 1901.
– Public Order No. 77-033 / PR of 4 October 1977 on public meetings.
UN: accession 20/09/1977
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Signature: NO,
Ratification/Accession: Accession 05/11/2002
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Signature: NO Ratification/Accession: Accession 05/11/2002
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Signature: 30/09/1990, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 06/12/1990
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: NO
UNESCO: Member since 1989 – Conventions signed and/or ratified from 2002 to 2018
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: Accession 02/12/1998
Currency: Djibouti franc
African Union: 27 June 1977
African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights: 11 November 1991
European Convention on Human Rights: NO
ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific countries): N/A
Arab League: 1977
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2021
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2020
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
2017
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
#
Net Enrollment Rate
(% population)
2022
Internet Users
(% of population)
2020
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2020
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2012
Happiness Index /10
2015
Press Freedom Index /10
2022
GINI Index /100
2017
Democracy Index /10
2020
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
2022
ITUC Global Rights Index /5
Systematic rights violations
2022
HDI
2021
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