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Population

🇩🇯 Djibouti1,168,722
🇾🇹 MayotteNo data

Population data is unavailable for Mayotte, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇩🇯 Djibouti23,200 km²
🇾🇹 MayotteNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Mayotte, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇩🇯 Djibouti50.4 /km²
🇾🇹 MayotteNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Mayotte, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇩🇯 Djibouti$4.15 billion · 2024
🇾🇹 MayotteNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Mayotte, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇩🇯 Djibouti$3,553 · 2024
🇾🇹 MayotteNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Mayotte, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

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

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Capital

Djibouti

Mamoudzou

Population

1,168,722

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Surface area

23,200 km²

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Population density

50.4 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$4.15 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$3,553 · 2024

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Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Currency

Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Djiboutian

Mahoran

Phone code

+253

+262

Internet domain

.dj

.yt

ISO codes

DJ / DJI

YT / MYT

Time zone

Africa/Djibouti

Indian/Mayotte

Native name

Djibouti

Mayotte

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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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About Mayotte

Mayotte is a French overseas department and region located in the Indian Ocean. It consists of the main island, Grande‑Terre, and the smaller island, Petite‑Terre, along with several smaller islets. Its capital is Mamoudzou.

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Djibouti & Mayotte: 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 Mayotte?

The capital of Mayotte is Mamoudzou.

What currency is used in Mayotte?

Mayotte uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Mayotte located?

Mayotte is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Mayotte called?

People from Mayotte are referred to as Mahoran.

What is the phone calling code for Mayotte?

The international dialing code for Mayotte is +262.

What is the internet domain for Mayotte?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mayotte is .yt.

What time zone is Mayotte in?

Mayotte uses the Indian/Mayotte time zone.

What is Mayotte known for?

Mayotte is a French overseas department and region located in the Indian Ocean. It consists of the main island, Grande‑Terre, and the smaller island, Petite‑Terre, along with several smaller islets. Its capital is Mamoudzou.