As of 2024, the top 1% in Djibouti earned 15.86% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 13.09%. Djibouti’s income inequality has remained relatively stable since 1980, when the top 1% share was 15.41%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Djibouti in 2024
In 2024, income in Djibouti was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 15.86% of total national income, which is roughly on par with the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 13.09% of income, slightly lower than the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Djibouti | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 15.86% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 49.55% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 13.09% | 14.97% |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Djibouti?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Djibouti’s top 1% has remained relatively stable over the past 44 years. In 1980, the top 1% captured 15.41% of national income. By 2024, this figure had risen by 0.45 percentage points to 15.86%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Djibouti has widened over this period. In 1980, the top 10% earned 47.90% while the bottom 50% received 13.47%. By 2024, these figures shifted to 49.55% and 13.09% respectively.
| Year | Top 1% | Top 10% | Bottom 50% | Gap (Top 10 – Bottom 50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 15.41% | 47.90% | 13.47% | 34.43 pp |
| 1986 | 15.41% | 47.90% | 13.47% | 34.43 pp |
| 1992 | 15.41% | 47.90% | 13.47% | 34.43 pp |
| 1998 | 15.41% | 47.90% | 13.47% | 34.43 pp |
| 2004 | 15.77% | 48.66% | 13.17% | 35.49 pp |
| 2010 | 16.82% | 50.92% | 12.25% | 38.67 pp |
| 2016 | 16.02% | 50.03% | 12.83% | 37.20 pp |
| 2022 | 15.86% | 49.55% | 13.09% | 36.46 pp |
How Djibouti Compares Globally
Djibouti vs Africa Average
Compared to other countries in Africa, Djibouti’s top 1% income share of 15.86% is roughly on par with the regional average of 15.62%. The bottom 50% in Djibouti receives 13.09% of income, compared to the Africa average of 13.46%.
Where Djibouti Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Djibouti ranks 96th out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Djibouti ranks 127th out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Djibouti include Mauritius, China, Sao Tome and Principe's income inequality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income share of the top 1% in Djibouti?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Djibouti earned 15.86% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered high by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Djibouti?
Income inequality in Djibouti has remained relatively stable since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 15.41% in 1980 to 15.86% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Djibouti?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Djibouti received 13.09% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 49.55%.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.