Value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate in Djibouti
Djibouti: Value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate was -2.9 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate in Djibouti, 2014–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Djibouti recorded -2.9 % change on previous year for value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 46.9% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate in Djibouti peaked at 50.36 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -29.54 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Djibouti ranks 154th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -22.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 2016 | -6.71 % change on previous year | +107.6% |
| 2017 | 50.36 % change on previous year | -850.5% |
| 2018 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 2019 | 10.05 % change on previous year | -448.9% |
| 2020 | -29.54 % change on previous year | -393.9% |
| 2021 | 18.2 % change on previous year | -161.6% |
| 2022 | 39.37 % change on previous year | +116.4% |
| 2023 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 2024 | -5.46 % change on previous year | -384.1% |
| 2025 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's -2.9 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.55 % change on previous year. (43 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's -2.9 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.68 % change on previous year. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.16 % change on previous year | -22.62 % change on previous year | 50.36 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 3.6 % change on previous year | -29.54 % change on previous year | 39.37 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 151 Macao -2.58 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Panama -2.61 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Samoa -2.89 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Kyrgyzstan -3.58 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Namibia -3.69 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Kuwait -7.05 % change on previous year 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 value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate in Djibouti?
- Value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate in Djibouti was -2.9 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 50.36 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.54 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Djibouti rank for value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate?
- Djibouti ranks 154th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Value of imported goods and services, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Value of imported goods and services. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Value of imported goods and services National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Value of imported goods and services. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.