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DjiboutivsKenya

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Kenya is higher

Kenya records 56,432,944, about 48.3× the other value.

Surface area

Kenya is higher

Kenya records 591,969 km², about 25.5× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Kenya is higher

Kenya records $120.34 billion, about 29.0× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇩🇯 Djibouti1,168,722
🇰🇪 Kenya56,432,944

Kenya’s population is about 48.3× that of Djibouti, a difference of 55,264,222.

Surface area

🇩🇯 Djibouti23,200 km²
🇰🇪 Kenya591,969 km²

Kenya’s surface area is about 25.5× that of Djibouti, a difference of 568,769 km².

Population density

🇩🇯 Djibouti50.4 /km²
🇰🇪 Kenya95.3 /km²

Kenya’s population density is 89% higher than that of Djibouti, a difference of 45 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇩🇯 Djibouti$4.15 billion · 2024
🇰🇪 Kenya$120.34 billion · 2024

Kenya’s nominal GDP is about 29.0× that of Djibouti, a difference of $116.19 billion.

GDP per capita

🇩🇯 Djibouti$3,553 · 2024
🇰🇪 Kenya$2,132 · 2024

Djibouti’s GDP per capita is 67% higher than that of Kenya, a difference of $1,420.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Djibouti

Nairobi

Population

1,168,722

56,432,944

Surface area

23,200 km²

591,969 km²

Population density

50.4 /km²

95.3 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.15 billion · 2024

$120.34 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$3,553 · 2024

$2,132 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Currency

Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj

Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh

Nationality

Djiboutian

Kenyan

Phone code

+253

+254

Internet domain

.dj

.ke

ISO codes

DJ / DJI

KE / KEN

Time zone

Africa/Djibouti

Africa/Nairobi

Native name

Djibouti

Kenya

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About Djibouti

Djibouti, a small yet strategic nation perched at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its blend of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, and bustling Red Sea ports.

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Djibouti & Kenya: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Djibouti?

The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.

What is the population of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a recorded population of approximately 1,168,722 people.

How big is Djibouti?

Djibouti covers an area of about 23,200 km².

What is the population density of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.15 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,553.

What currency is used in Djibouti?

Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF), with the symbol Fdj.

Where is Djibouti located?

Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Djibouti called?

People from Djibouti are referred to as Djiboutian.

What is the phone calling code for Djibouti?

The international dialing code for Djibouti is +253.

What is the internet domain for Djibouti?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Djibouti is .dj.

What time zone is Djibouti in?

Djibouti uses the Africa/Djibouti time zone.

What is Djibouti known for?

Djibouti, a small yet strategic nation perched at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its blend of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, and bustling Red Sea ports.

What is the capital of Kenya?

The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.

What is the population of Kenya?

Kenya has a recorded population of approximately 56,432,944 people.

How big is Kenya?

Kenya covers an area of about 591,969 km².

What is the population density of Kenya?

Kenya has a population density of roughly 95.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Kenya?

Kenya has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $120.34 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Kenya?

Kenya has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,132.

What currency is used in Kenya?

Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES), with the symbol KSh.

Where is Kenya located?

Kenya is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Kenya called?

People from Kenya are referred to as Kenyan.

What is the phone calling code for Kenya?

The international dialing code for Kenya is +254.

What is the internet domain for Kenya?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Kenya is .ke.

What time zone is Kenya in?

Kenya uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone.