Government of Djibouti
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Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, has its capital at Djibouti and a population of 1,184,076 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Ismail Omar Guelleh (in office since 8 May 1999) is head of state; Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed is head of government. The legislature is the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale), a unicameral body with 65 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 10 Apr 2026. The source lists the next national election as expected in February 2028. Elections are run by the No permanent national commission identified; elections administered by the Ministry of the Interior. Hassan Moussa Yassin is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 8 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed
Since 1 Apr 2013 · Source: presidence.dj
National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Assemblée nationale) | 65 (all directly elected) | 24 Feb 2023 |
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Djibouti. One dot is one seat.
National Assembly
As elected, 2023
65
National Assembly seats
- Union for the Presidential Majority58(89.2%)
- Djibouti Union for Democracy and Justice7(10.8%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| Union for the Presidential Majority | 58 | 89.2% |
| Djibouti Union for Democracy and Justice | 7 | 10.8% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2023 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 65 seats in the chamber. As of 24 February 2023. Source: Wikipedia, 2023 Djiboutian parliamentary election (reference source).
Seats won at the election of 24 February 2023. The Assembly publishes no list of its members that we can reach: its own site does not answer, the Journal Officiel's proclamation of the result, Decision no. 03/2023 CC, gives the totals but names no deputy, and the reference article on the election carries the result only. So this is a seat table with no names, checked on 22 October 2026, and no member list is published for Djibouti.
Djibouti's National Assembly has 65 seats, all filled from five multi member constituencies at the election of 24 February 2023, at which the Union for the Presidential Majority won 58 and the Djibouti Union for Democracy and Justice 7. No list of the 65 members is published here. The Assembly's own site does not answer, the Journal Officiel's proclamation of the definitive result, Decision no. 03/2023 CC, states the totals and the distribution of seats but names no deputy, and no other official source we could reach publishes the roster. Seats only, checked on 22 October 2026, rather than names we could not source.
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Abdoulkader Houssein Omar | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of the Interior | Omar Abdi Said | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Justice | Ali Hassan Bahdon | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Defence | Hassan Omar Bourhan | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Health | Mouna Osman Aden | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Education | Moustapha Mohamed Mahamoud | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Higher Education and Research | Nabil Mohamed Ahmed | 17 May 2026 |
Sources: Journal officiel de la République de Djibouti (eJO), Décret n° 2026-092/PRE portant nomination des membres du Gouvernement (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Other cabinet members
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President (President de la Republique) | Ismail Omar Guelleh | 8 May 2026 |
| Prime Minister (Premier Ministre) | Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed | 14 May 2026 |
| Minister of Budget (Ministre du Budget) | Isman Ibrahim Robleh | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Women and the Family (Ministre de la Femme et de la Famille) | Hana Farah Assoweh | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, Livestock and Aquatic Resources (Ministre de l'Agriculture, de l'Eau, de la Peche, de l'Elevage et des Ressources Halieutiques) | Radwan Abdillahi Bahdon | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment (Ministre des Infrastructures et de l'Equipement) | Said Nouh Hassan | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Muslim Affairs and Waqf Property (Ministre des Affaires Musulmanes et des Biens Wakfs) | Moumin Hassan Barreh | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Social Affairs and Solidarities (Ministre des Affaires Sociales et des Solidarites) | Ouloufa Ismail Abdo | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Energy, in charge of Natural Resources (Ministre de l'Energie, charge des Ressources Naturelles) | Djama Mohamed Hassan | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Labour, in charge of Formalisation and Social Protection (Ministre du Travail, charge de la Formalisation et de la Protection Sociale) | Yonis Ali Guedi | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (Ministre de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable) | Mohamed Ahmed Awaleh | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Cities, Urban Planning and Housing (Ministre de la Ville, de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitat) | Amina Abdi Aden | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Communication, in charge of Posts and Telecommunications (Ministre de la Communication, charge des Postes et des Telecommunications) | Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa Helem | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Commerce and Tourism (Ministre du Commerce et du Tourisme) | Orbis Helaf Orbis | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister of Youth and Culture (Ministre de la Jeunesse et de la Culture) | Fardoussa Moussa Egueh | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for Decentralisation (Ministre Delegue charge de la Decentralisation) | Omar Houssein Omar | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for Digital Economy and Innovation (Ministre Delegue charge de l'Economie Numerique et de l'Innovation) | Safia Mohamed Ali Gadileh | 17 May 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for Investments and Private Sector Development (Ministre Delegue charge des Investissements et du Developpement du secteur prive) | Mariam Hamadou Ali | 17 May 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Sports (Secretaire d'Etat charge des Sports) | Fatouma Ali Abdallah | 17 May 2026 |
Sources: Presidency of Djibouti (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Hassan Moussa Yassin | - |
| Speaker of the National Assembly | Dileita Mohamed Dileita | 1 Jan 2023 |
Sources: Central Bank of Djibouti (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Présidence de la République de Djibouti (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Djibouti election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2028, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | Presidential election | Held | - | Ismaïl Omar Guelleh (UMP) |
| Due by 2028 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$4.6bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 6.5%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$56m
- 2024
- Foreign direct investment
- US$149m
- 2025
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Population of Djibouti
Djibouti had 1.1 million people in 2025, 49th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 1.1 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
1.1
49th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
15.5 %
43rd fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
1.1
48th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
46
35th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Djibouti |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.9 |
| 2016 | 0.9 |
| 2017 | 0.9 |
| 2018 | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 1.0 |
| 2020 | 1.0 |
| 2021 | 1.0 |
| 2022 | 1.0 |
| 2023 | 1.0 |
| 2024 | 1.0 |
| 2025 | 1.1 |
| 2026 | 1.1 (partial) |
| 2027 | 1.1 (partial) |
| 2028 | 1.1 (partial) |
| 2029 | 1.1 (partial) |
| 2030 | 1.1 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Djibouti
Prices in Djibouti rose -0.3% in 2025, 49th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 26% (2025) and 76.8% among people aged 15 to 24. Djibouti's own survey put it at 38.8% in 2025; the two differ because the ILO models every country on one method while national surveys define work and job search in their own way. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Djibouti's economy.
Inflation (2025)
-0.3 %
4th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
26.0 %
51st lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
76.8 %
53rd lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2025)
38.8 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Djibouti |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.0 |
| 2011 | 5.1 |
| 2012 | 3.7 |
| 2013 | -12.6 |
| 2014 | 1.3 |
| 2015 | -0.5 |
| 2016 | 2.4 |
| 2017 | 0.6 |
| 2018 | 0.1 |
| 2019 | 3.3 |
| 2020 | 1.8 |
| 2021 | 1.2 |
| 2022 | 5.2 |
| 2023 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 2.1 |
| 2025 | -0.3 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.4 | Not published |
| 2011 | 26.3 | Not published |
| 2012 | 26.2 | Not published |
| 2013 | 26.2 | Not published |
| 2014 | 26.2 | Not published |
| 2015 | 26.1 | Not published |
| 2016 | 26.0 | Not published |
| 2017 | 26.1 | 26.1 |
| 2018 | 26.2 | Not published |
| 2019 | 26.3 | Not published |
| 2020 | 27.7 | Not published |
| 2021 | 27.6 | Not published |
| 2022 | 26.3 | Not published |
| 2023 | 26.1 | Not published |
| 2024 | 26.0 | Not published |
| 2025 | 26.0 | 38.8 |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Djibouti
A child born in Djibouti can expect to live 66.2 years (2024). 49 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
66.2
25th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
49
30th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
78
25th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Djibouti | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 62.4 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 62.8 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 63.3 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 63.7 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 64.1 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 64.4 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 64.2 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 63.8 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 65.5 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 66.0 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 66.2 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Djibouti |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 49 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Djibouti
The World Bank publishes no adult literacy figure for Djibouti. Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Djibouti.
Youth literacy (2017)
79.6 %
33rd highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2018)
3.8 %
24th highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Djibouti
Djibouti's Human Development Index was 0.513 in 2023, 175th of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.51
37th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
65.3 %
12th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2023)
48
51st highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
69.2 %
21st highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Djibouti | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.34 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.34 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.35 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.36 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.37 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.38 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.39 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.41 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.42 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.43 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.44 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.46 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.47 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.48 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.48 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.49 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.50 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.50 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.50 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.51 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.51 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Djibouti safe?
The US State Department rates Djibouti at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2025)
2
28th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Djibouti
Djibouti has had no successful coup, but 2 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 7 December 2000: Failed coup attempt
- 8 January 1991: Coup plot
Voice and accountability (2025)
33
44th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
57
23rd highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
29
32nd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Djibouti's debt
Government debt was 31.3% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is China, owed 50.5% of public debt abroad (2024). Djibouti's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Where Djibouti ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person13th of 53$4,251, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy46th of 53$4.49 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population49th of 531.06 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area47th of 5423,200 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy25th of 5466.2 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory29th of 54Level 2, increased cautionSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office6th longest of 51Ismail Omar Guelleh, 27 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age12th oldest of 5178 years oldOldest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Djibouti. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/djibouti