Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Djibouti
Djibouti: Annual growth of imports of goods and services was -5.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-5.5%
Change on year
down 384.4%
World rank
160th
of 176 countries
All-time high
50.4%
in 2017
All-time low
-29.5%
in 2020
Years of data
11
2014–2024
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Djibouti, 2014–2024
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Djibouti recorded -5.5% for annual growth of imports of goods and services in 2024.
The figure is down 384.4% on the previous year and up 75.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of imports of goods and services in Djibouti peaked at 50.4% in 2017 and was at its lowest, -29.5%, in 2020.
Djibouti ranks 160th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -22.6% | — |
| 2015 | -3.2% | -85.7% |
| 2016 | -6.7% | +107.7% |
| 2017 | 50.4% | -850.5% |
| 2018 | -2.9% | -105.7% |
| 2019 | 10.1% | -449.0% |
| 2020 | -29.5% | -393.9% |
| 2021 | 18.2% | -161.6% |
| 2022 | 39.4% | +116.3% |
| 2023 | 1.9% | -95.1% |
| 2024 | -5.5% | -384.4% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's -5.5% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.6%. (44 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's -5.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.0%. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.2% | -22.6% | 50.4% | 6 |
| 2020s | 4.9% | -29.5% | 39.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 157 Türkiye -4.4% compare
- 158 Bangladesh -4.6% compare
- 159 Palau -4.8% compare
- 161 South Africa -6.4% compare
- 162 Turkmenistan -7.3%
- 163 Syrian Arab Republic -7.6% compare
More economy & growth data for Djibouti
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.16 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 67.82 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -50.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0163 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 58.03 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 88.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1418 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 553.8 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 88.04 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of imports of goods and services in Djibouti?
- Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Djibouti was -5.5% in 2024, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 50.4% in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.5% in 2020.
- How does Djibouti rank for annual growth of imports of goods and services?
- Djibouti ranks 160th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual growth of imports of goods and services rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of imports of goods and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual growth of imports of goods and services (%).