Capital of Djibouti: Djibouti
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti. Djibouti sits in Africa, has a population of 1,120,849, and uses the DJF. Official languages include French, Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Djibouti
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~1,120,849
- Area: 23,200 km²
- Population density: 48.3 people per km²
- Official languages: French, Arabic
- Currency: DJF
- ISO code: DJ
How big is Djibouti?
By population, Djibouti ranks 159th in the world, holding roughly 0.01% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 147th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Djibouti has 48.3 people per square kilometre, which is about 1.2 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Djibouti is the 50th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Djibouti in population are Eswatini (1,201,670) and Cyprus (1,251,488).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Belize (22,966 km²) and El Salvador (21,041 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
French is spoken officially in 30 countries in this dataset, including Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi and Cameroon, and 24 others.
Djibouti uses the DJF, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Djibouti in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Djibouti belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Djibouti and a page on the flag of Djibouti.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Djibouti?
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.
What is the population of Djibouti?
About 1,120,849, making it the 159th most populous country in the world.
How big is Djibouti?
23,200 square kilometres, ranking 147th by land area, at a density of 48.3 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Djibouti use?
The DJF, which no other country uses.