Djibouti Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Djibouti Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Djibouti population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Its official name is the Republic of Djibouti. The country is located on the southern coast of West Africa. Additionally, it borders Ethiopia in the southwest, Somaliland in the south, and Eritrea in the north. Eventually, Djibouti regained independence from France on June 27, 1977.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Djibouti from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was two decades before Djibouti’s independence in 1977. Click here to review Djibouti country overview.

Chart of Djibouti Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Djibouti’s population grew steadily from 1950 to 1959 for the decade. The population grew from 62,000 people in 1950 to 79,615 people in 1959. As a result, the population grew by 22.1% in the 1950s (1950 to 1959). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Djibouti is approximately 67.1 years (2020). Lastly, approximately 75% of the population live in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Djibouti has increased from 49.2 years in 1970 to 67.1 years in 2020. To conclude, Djibouti maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Djibouti’s population growth in the 1960s.