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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Djibouti’s population is 863% larger than that of the Seychelles, a difference of 1,047,368.
Djibouti’s surface area is about 50.4× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 22,740 km².
The Seychelles’ population density is 424% higher than that of Djibouti, a difference of 213 /km².
Djibouti’s nominal GDP is 92% larger than that of the Seychelles, a difference of $1.98 billion.
The Seychelles’ GDP per capita is 403% higher than that of Djibouti, a difference of $14,306.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Djibouti
Victoria
1,168,722
121,354
23,200 km²
460 km²
50.4 /km²
264 /km²
$4.15 billion · 2024
$2.17 billion · 2024
$3,553 · 2024
$17,859 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj
Seychellois rupee · SCR · SRe
Djiboutian
Seychellois
+253
+248
.dj
.sc
DJ / DJI
SC / SYC
Africa/Djibouti
Indian/Mahe
Djibouti
Seychelles
| Measure | Djibouti | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Djibouti | Victoria |
| Population | 1,168,722 | 121,354 |
| Surface area | 23,200 km² | 460 km² |
| Population density | 50.4 /km² | 264 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.15 billion · 2024 | $2.17 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,553 · 2024 | $17,859 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj | Seychellois rupee · SCR · SRe |
| Nationality | Djiboutian | Seychellois |
| Phone code | +253 | +248 |
| Internet domain | .dj | .sc |
| ISO codes | DJ / DJI | SC / SYC |
| Time zone | Africa/Djibouti | Indian/Mahe |
| Native name | Djibouti | Seychelles |
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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.
Full Djibouti profile →Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Located off the coast of East Africa, it is known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and unique granite and coral islands.
Full Seychelles profile →The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.
Djibouti has a recorded population of approximately 1,168,722 people.
Djibouti covers an area of about 23,200 km².
Djibouti has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Djibouti has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.15 billion as of 2024.
Djibouti has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,553.
Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF), with the symbol Fdj.
Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Djibouti are referred to as Djiboutian.
The international dialing code for Djibouti is +253.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Djibouti is .dj.
Djibouti uses the Africa/Djibouti time zone.
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.
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
Seychelles has a recorded population of approximately 121,354 people.
Seychelles covers an area of about 460 km².
Seychelles has a population density of roughly 264 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Seychelles has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.17 billion as of 2024.
Seychelles has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,859.
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR), with the symbol SRe.
Seychelles is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Seychelles are referred to as Seychellois.
The international dialing code for Seychelles is +248.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Seychelles is .sc.
Seychelles uses the Indian/Mahe time zone.
Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Located off the coast of East Africa, it is known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and unique granite and coral islands.