Djibouti is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 1.2 million people (UN estimate), the 156th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1977Population: 156th
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Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 1.2 million (156th)
Area
23,200 km² (144th)
UN member since
September 20, 1977
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Djibouti in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 1.2 million, the 156th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/100 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 23,200 km², the 144th largest of the 193. That is about 1/16 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 51.
Joining the United Nations
Djibouti joined the United Nations on September 20, 1977.
That was 21 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Viet Nam.
Think about it
Q1Compare Djibouti’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Djibouti on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Djibouti, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.