Merchandise trade as a proportion of GDP in Djibouti

Djibouti: Merchandise trade as a proportion of GDP was 258.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
258.1%
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
1st
of 218 countries
All-time high
272.2%
in 2022
All-time low
39.4%
in 2002
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Merchandise trade as a proportion of GDP in Djibouti, 2000–2024

501001502002502000201220242000: 43.4 %2001: 39.8 %2002: 39.4 %2003: 44.2 %2004: 44.9 %2005: 44.7 %2006: 50.9 %2007: 62.6 %2008: 64.4 %2009: 50.3 %2010: 40.7 %2011: 48.7 %2012: 50.4 %2013: 41 %2014: 42 %2015: 41.5 %2016: 155.8 %2017: 243.9 %2018: 244.6 %2019: 263.3 %2020: 181.2 %2021: 229.9 %2022: 272.2 %2023: 258.6 %2024: 258.1 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for merchandise trade as a proportion of gdp in Djibouti is 258.1%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 514.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise trade as a proportion of gdp in Djibouti peaked at 272.2% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 39.4%, in 2002.

That places Djibouti 1st out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Merchandise trade as a proportion of GDP in Djibouti, year by year

Annual values for Merchandise trade as a proportion of GDP (%) in Djibouti, 2000 to 2024.
Year % Change
2000 43.4%
2001 39.8% -8.1%
2002 39.4% -1.0%
2003 44.2% +12.2%
2004 44.9% +1.5%
2005 44.7% -0.3%
2006 50.9% +13.7%
2007 62.6% +23.1%
2008 64.4% +2.8%
2009 50.3% -21.8%
2010 40.7% -19.2%
2011 48.7% +19.9%
2012 50.4% +3.4%
2013 41.0% -18.5%
2014 42.0% +2.3%
2015 41.5% -1.2%
2016 155.8% +275.9%
2017 243.9% +56.5%
2018 244.6% +0.3%
2019 263.3% +7.7%
2020 181.2% -31.2%
2021 229.9% +26.9%
2022 272.2% +18.4%
2023 258.6% -5.0%
2024 258.1% -0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 48.5% 39.4% 64.4% 10
2010s 117.2% 40.7% 263.3% 10
2020s 240.0% 181.2% 272.2% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise trade as a proportion of gdp in Djibouti?
Merchandise trade as a proportion of gdp in Djibouti was 258.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest merchandise trade as a proportion of gdp recorded in Djibouti?
The highest recorded value was 272.2% in 2022.
What is the lowest merchandise trade as a proportion of gdp recorded in Djibouti?
The lowest recorded value was 39.4% in 2002.
How does Djibouti rank for merchandise trade as a proportion of gdp?
Djibouti ranks 1st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is merchandise trade as a proportion of gdp rising or falling in Djibouti?
Over the last ten years it is up 514.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Djibouti data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Merchandise trade as a proportion of GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Merchandise trade as a proportion of GDP (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
255 places, 6,196 data points, 2000–2024
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