Gross domestic product (GDP) in Djibouti
Djibouti: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 965.70 million current GBP in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
965.70 million current GBP
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
180th
of 200 countries
All-time high
965.70 million current GBP
in 2014
All-time low
115.53 million current GBP
in 1978
Years of data
37
1978–2014
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Djibouti, 1978–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current GBP.
Analysis
In 2014, gross domestic product (gdp) in Djibouti stood at 965.70 million current GBP. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 165.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Djibouti peaked at 965.70 million current GBP in 2014 and was at its lowest, 115.53 million current GBP, in 1978.
That places Djibouti 180th out of 200 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | current GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 115.53 million current GBP | — |
| 1979 | 122.40 million current GBP | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 127.25 million current GBP | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 156.21 million current GBP | +22.8% |
| 1982 | 187.80 million current GBP | +20.2% |
| 1983 | 218.67 million current GBP | +16.4% |
| 1984 | 250.18 million current GBP | +14.4% |
| 1985 | 265.71 million current GBP | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 251.53 million current GBP | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 228.48 million current GBP | -9.2% |
| 1988 | 222.50 million current GBP | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 250.10 million current GBP | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 254.74 million current GBP | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 262.20 million current GBP | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 272.38 million current GBP | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 310.74 million current GBP | +14.1% |
| 1994 | 321.28 million current GBP | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 315.39 million current GBP | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 316.64 million current GBP | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 307.05 million current GBP | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 310.53 million current GBP | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 331.33 million current GBP | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 364.33 million current GBP | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 397.63 million current GBP | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 394.41 million current GBP | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 380.99 million current GBP | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 363.80 million current GBP | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 389.75 million current GBP | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 417.87 million current GBP | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 423.77 million current GBP | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 543.48 million current GBP | +28.2% |
| 2009 | 673.44 million current GBP | +23.9% |
| 2010 | 730.41 million current GBP | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 773.40 million current GBP | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 856.91 million current GBP | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 930.97 million current GBP | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 965.70 million current GBP | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 118.96 million current GBP | 115.53 million current GBP | 122.40 million current GBP | 2 |
| 1980s | 215.84 million current GBP | 127.25 million current GBP | 265.71 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1990s | 300.23 million current GBP | 254.74 million current GBP | 331.33 million current GBP | 10 |
| 2000s | 434.95 million current GBP | 363.80 million current GBP | 673.44 million current GBP | 10 |
| 2010s | 851.48 million current GBP | 730.41 million current GBP | 965.70 million current GBP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 177 Belize 1.04 billion current GBP compare
- 178 San Marino 1.03 billion current GBP compare
- 179 Central African Republic 1.03 billion current GBP compare
- 181 Seychelles 864.51 million current GBP compare
- 182 Saint Lucia 853.51 million current GBP compare
- 183 Timor-Leste 833.30 million current GBP 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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 41.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP -0.0178 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita -69.6 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate -7.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.958 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 3,742 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -7.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 170.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Djibouti?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Djibouti was 965.70 million current GBP in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 965.70 million current GBP in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.53 million current GBP in 1978.
- How does Djibouti rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Djibouti ranks 180th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in British pounds. It is not adjusted for inflation or differences in living costs between countries.