Democracy Index in Djibouti
Djibouti: Democracy Index was 3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Democracy Index in Djibouti, 1977–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democracy index in Djibouti is 3, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democracy index in Djibouti peaked at 3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, -8, in 1977.
Djibouti ranks 113th of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Democracy Index in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -8 | — |
| 1978 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -8 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -7 | -12.5% |
| 1993 | -7 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -7 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -7 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -6 | -14.3% |
| 1997 | -6 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -6 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 1 | -116.7% |
| 2000 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2014 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3 | +0.0% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 3 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5, 60% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 3 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -3. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -8 | -8 | -8 | 3 |
| 1980s | -8 | -8 | -8 | 10 |
| 1990s | -6.1 | -8 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.67 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More social development data for Djibouti
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 24,899 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,223 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0019 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,223 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democracy index in Djibouti?
- Democracy index in Djibouti was 3 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democracy index recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 3 in 2013.
- What is the lowest democracy index recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was -8 in 1977.
- How does Djibouti rank for democracy index?
- Djibouti ranks 113th out of 168 countries with data for 2018.
- Is democracy index rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
It combines information on the extent to which open, multi-party, and competitive elections choose a chief executive who faces comprehensive institutional constraints, and political participation is competitive. It ranges from -10 to 10 (fully democratic).