Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Africa |
| Capital: | Djibouti |
| Population: | 1,152,329 |
| % Urban: | 78.2 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 29.2 % |
| Official Language: | French and Arabic. Trade languages Somali, Afar |
| Languages: | 10 |
| Literacy Rate: | 68 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 62.3 yrs (205/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 171 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 1.8 % |
| % Evangelical: | 0.1 % |
| Largest Religion: | Muslim |
| % Largest Religion: | 97 % |
| People Groups: | 11 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 7 |
| % Unevangelized: | 60 % |
Djibouti
Djibouti enjoys peace, but suffers under serious social and economic problems. Western military presence helps create an atmosphere of calm and safety. Pray that the Islamist voice that seeks to make Djibouti conform to its own values will not destroy current freedoms. Serious national problems include widespread famine, extreme unemployment, human trafficking, prostitution, and drug abuse.
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