Djibouti (DJI)

Djibouti is a country in Africa with a population of 1,180,100. Djibouti, on the Horn of Africa, is known for its arid landscapes, salt lakes, and strategic port. Djiboutians value family, hospitality, and a blend of Somali, Afar, and Arab cultures. Islam is the state religion, and mosques are central to spiritual life. Religious festivals like Eid are celebrated with communal prayers and feasts, and traditional music and dance are part of cultural gatherings.

People Groups of Djibouti:

Djibouti Fast Facts:

8 People Groups · 1,180K People

EngagementGroupsPopulation
Unengaged and Unreached4188K
Engaged yet Unreached4992.1K
No Longer Unreached00K

Djibouti Realities:

Weighted GSEC
1
Dying Daily
24
Dying Daily Without Christ
(100.0%) 24
Birth Rate per 1,000
21.7
Death Rate per 1,000
7.0

People Groups of Djibouti

Strategic Progress Index
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8 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
SomalisSomalisDjibouti626,000Engaged yet UnreachedSomaliSunni Islam
AfarAfarDjibouti365,000Engaged yet UnreachedAfarSunni Islam
Djiboutian ArabsDjiboutian ArabsDjibouti80,500Unengaged and UnreachedTa'izzi-Adeni ArabicShia Islam
Omani ArabsOmani ArabsDjibouti78,500Unengaged and UnreachedSanaani ArabicSunni Islam
FrenchFrenchDjibouti19,000Unengaged and UnreachedFrenchRoman Catholicism
Deaf DjiboutiansDeaf DjiboutiansDjibouti10,000Unengaged and UnreachedSomali Sign LanguageEthnoreligion
AmharaAmharaDjibouti550Engaged yet UnreachedAmharicTewahedo Orthodox Christianity
TigraiTigraiDjibouti550Engaged yet UnreachedTigrinyaTewahedo Orthodox Christianity

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