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Djibouti
Horn of Africa's Gateway Port
Overview
A tiny but strategically vital nation at the Horn of Africa, hosting multiple foreign military bases at the entrance to the Red Sea and Suez Canal shipping route.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Land Area
23,200 km²
Capital
Djibouti
Languages
Arabic, French
Currencies
Djiboutian franc (Fr)
At a Glance
24
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
15
Freedom
33
Security
25
Life Expectancy
64.9 yrs
Median Age
24.4 yrs
Urbanization
79%
Cost Index
45
Housing Index
20
Healthcare Access
17/100
Climate
Average Temperature
28.6°C
Average AQI
78
Most Temperate Cities
1 Gâlâfi 29.4°C
2 Djibouti 29.3°C
3 Arta 29.3°C
4 Holhol 29.3°C
5 Goubétto 29.3°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Alaïli Ḏaḏḏa‘ 78 AQI
2 Tadjourah 78 AQI
3 Ali Sabieh 78 AQI
4 Dikhil 78 AQI
5 Obock 78 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 45
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 20
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 16/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 8/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 47 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 14
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.63% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 14 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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