Djibouti Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Djibouti Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Djibouti population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. 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 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this was the decade before Djibouti’s independence in 1977. Click here to review Djibouti country overview.

Chart of Djibouti Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Djibouti’s population grew steadily from 1960 to 1969 for the decade. The population grew from 83,634 people in 1960 to 149,889 people in 1969. As a result, the population grew by 79.2% in the 1960s (1960 to 1969). 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 1970s.