Djibouti · Africa
How many people die in Djibouti every day?
In Djibouti, about 22 people die every day, roughly one death every 66 minutes. That is about 8,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 153rd highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 62.3 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
22
Deaths per year
8,000
Life expectancy
62.3 years
Population
1,136,455
Death rate
7.0 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Djibouti
62.3
World avg
72.8
-10.5 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Djibouti
7.0
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Djibouti by time period
| Per hour | 0.9 |
| Per day | 22 |
| Per week | 153 |
| Per month | 667 |
| Per year | 8,000 |
What people die of in Djibouti
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Djibouti in 2023 was tuberculosis, which accounted for 16.9% of all deaths, about 3.9 a day. It was followed by HIV/AIDS and pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections.
Deaths from road injuries have more than doubled since 2000, from about 100 to 263 a year. Deaths from tuberculosis have fallen by 52% since 2000, from about 2,970 to 1,414 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuberculosis | 1,414 | 3.9 | 16.9% | -52% |
| 2 | HIV/AIDS | 698 | 1.9 | 8.4% | +22% |
| 3 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 676 | 1.9 | 8.1% | +101% |
| 4 | Stroke | 434 | 1.2 | 5.2% | n/a |
| 5 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 381 | 1.0 | 4.6% | n/a |
| 6 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 367 | 1.0 | 4.4% | -2% |
| 7 | Diabetes | 307 | under 1 | 3.7% | n/a |
| 8 | Preterm birth complications | 307 | under 1 | 3.7% | -29% |
| 9 | Road injuries | 263 | under 1 | 3.2% | +163% |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 226 | under 1 | 2.7% | n/a |
Deaths in Djibouti since 2000
WHO estimates that about 8,356 people died in Djibouti in 2023, 24% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 6,749 deaths |
| 2010 | 7,419 deaths |
| 2019 | 7,973 deaths |
| 2023 | 8,356 deaths |
Life expectancy in Djibouti since 1950
A baby born in Djibouti in 1950 could expect to live about 40.7 years. By 2023 that had risen to 66, a gain of 25.3 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 40.7 years |
| 1980 | 52 years |
| 2000 | 56.7 years |
| 2010 | 60.7 years |
| 2019 | 64.4 years |
| 2023 | 66 years |
Djibouti compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Djibouti ranks 22nd for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | 22 | 62.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Eswatini | 33 | 57.7 | HIV/AIDS |
| Mauritius | 30 | 74.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Equatorial Guinea | 38 | 60.6 | Malaria |
| Guinea-Bissau | 52 | 59.4 | Malaria |
| Lesotho | 66 | 50.7 | HIV/AIDS |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Djibouti every day?
In Djibouti, about 22 people die every day, or roughly one death every 66 minutes. That adds up to about 8,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Djibouti?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Djibouti. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put tuberculosis first in 2023, with 16.9% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Djibouti?
Life expectancy at birth in Djibouti is 62.3 years, 10.5 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 165th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Djibouti high?
Djibouti records about 7.0 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.