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

The biggest differences first

Population

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records 16,634,373, about 14.2× the other value.

Surface area

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records 390,760 km², about 16.8× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records $41.54 billion, about 10.0× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇩🇯 Djibouti1,168,722
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe16,634,373

Zimbabwe’s population is about 14.2× that of Djibouti, a difference of 15,465,651.

Surface area

🇩🇯 Djibouti23,200 km²
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe390,760 km²

Zimbabwe’s surface area is about 16.8× that of Djibouti, a difference of 367,560 km².

Population density

🇩🇯 Djibouti50.4 /km²
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe42.6 /km²

Djibouti’s population density is 18% higher than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of 7.8 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇩🇯 Djibouti$4.15 billion · 2024
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$41.54 billion · 2024

Zimbabwe’s nominal GDP is 900% larger than that of Djibouti, a difference of $37.39 billion.

GDP per capita

🇩🇯 Djibouti$3,553 · 2024
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$2,497 · 2024

Djibouti’s GDP per capita is 42% higher than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of $1,056.

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

Harare

Population

1,168,722

16,634,373

Surface area

23,200 km²

390,760 km²

Population density

50.4 /km²

42.6 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.15 billion · 2024

$41.54 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$3,553 · 2024

$2,497 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Currency

Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj

Zimbabwe Dollar · ZWL · $

Nationality

Djiboutian

Zimbabwean

Phone code

+253

+263

Internet domain

.dj

.zw

ISO codes

DJ / DJI

ZW / ZWE

Time zone

Africa/Djibouti

Africa/Harare

Native name

Djibouti

Zimbabwe

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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 Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.

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Djibouti & Zimbabwe: 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 Zimbabwe?

The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.

What is the population of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a recorded population of approximately 16,634,373 people.

How big is Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe covers an area of about 390,760 km².

What is the population density of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a population density of roughly 42.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $41.54 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,497.

What currency is used in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL), with the symbol $.

Where is Zimbabwe located?

Zimbabwe is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Zimbabwe called?

People from Zimbabwe are referred to as Zimbabwean.

What is the phone calling code for Zimbabwe?

The international dialing code for Zimbabwe is +263.

What is the internet domain for Zimbabwe?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zimbabwe is .zw.

What time zone is Zimbabwe in?

Zimbabwe uses the Africa/Harare time zone.

What is Zimbabwe known for?

Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.