Djibouti Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Djibouti Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Djibouti population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. 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 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade during Djibouti’s independence in 1977. Click here to review Djibouti country overview.

Chart of Djibouti Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Djibouti’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 159,662 people in 1970 to 336,080 people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 110% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Djibouti is approximately 67.1 years (2020). Lastly, about 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 1980s.