Created in 1977, Djibouti came under the authoritarian, one-party regime of Hassan Gouled APTIDON, who stayed in power until 1999. Composed of the Afars and Issas, the country experienced a civil war due to a conflict among the Afars; the war ended in 2001, after a peace accord was finalized between the government, which was mostly Issa, and the Afar rebels. The country’s first multi-party presidential elections brought to power Ismail Omar GUELLEH, who was reelected for a second term in 2005. An essential transshipment location for the east African highlands, Djibouti wants close connections with France and is the only country in Sub-Saharan Africa to have a U.S. military base.
Capital City:
Djibouti (+3 GMT)
Chief of State:
President Ismail Omar Guelleh
Head of Govt.:
Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita Dileita
Currency:
Djiboutian franc
Main Cities:
Dikhil, Arta, Ali-Sabieh
Major Languages:
French (official), Arabic (official), Somali, Afar
Calling Code:
253
Voltage:
220
Primary Religions:
Muslim 94%, Christian 6%
Main Airports
Djibouti (JIB)
U.S. Embassy
Villa Plateau du Serpent, Blvd. Marechal Joffre (Boite Postal 185), Djibouti
tel. 253 35-39-95
Key Facts
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GDP (ppp) per CAPITA
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$3,700 (2008 est.)
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Inflation Rate
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5% (2007 est.)
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Population
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516,055 (July 2009 est.)
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Country Risk Ratings
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C
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Ease of Doing Business
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153/181
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Global Competitiveness
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-/134
Statistics
- Labor force:
- 351,700 (2007)
- Exports:
- $340 million (2006)
- Exports - partners:
- Somalia 64.6%, Ethiopia 20.9%, UAE 3.3% (2008)
- Imports:
- $1.555 billion (2006)
- Imports - partners:
- Saudi Arabia 22.1%, India 16.6%, China 9.1%, US 6.5%, Malaysia 4.5%, Ethiopia 4.3% (2008)
- Major Industries:
- construction, agricultural processing
Rankings
Corruption Perceptions Index
102
out of 180
The Corruptions Perception Index (CPI) is reported annually by Transparency International, an international civil society organization. The CPI ranks countries in terms of the degree to which corruption exists in the misuse of public power for private benefit among public officials and politicians. CPI is a composite index determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. The highest ranked country is the country with the least amount of perceived corruption. Index units, 10=least corrupt, 0=most corrupt.
Data collected in
2008
Source:
Transparency International
The E-readiness Ranking is reported yearly by the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research and advisory firm. The E-readiness Ranking evaluates the technological, economic, political and social assets of countries to assess the information and communications technology infrastructure, and the infrastructures benefits on the country's consumers, businesses and governments. The higher ranked countries have a better ability to leverage digital channels for communication, commerce, and government in order to further development.
Data collected in
2007
Source:
EIU
Freedom of the Press
69
out of 191
The Freedom of the Press Survey is an annual report by The Freedom House, an organization that promotes and researches advocacy of freedom across countries. The Press Survey assesses the degree of print, broadcast, and internet freedom in every country in the world. Ratings are determined by examining three broad categories: the legal environment in which media operate (0-30 points), political influences on reporting and access to information (0-40 points), and economic pressures on content and the dissemination of news (0-30 points). The highest ranked country has the greatest degree of press freedom. Index units, 1-30: Free, 31-60: Partly Free, 61-100: Not Free.
Data collected in
2006
Source:
Freedom House
Global Services Location Index
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The Global Services Location Index is published annually by A.T. Kearney, a global management consulting firm. The Global Services Location Index measures the viability of countries as a potential offshore destination for services, based on their financial attractiveness (0-4 points), people and skills availability (0-3 points), and business environment (0-3 points). The highest ranked country is the most attractive as a potential offshoring destination. Index units, 0=location does not provide offshore support, 10=location does provide offshore support.
Data collected in
2007
Source:
A.T. Kearney
Index of Economic Freedom
131
out of 155
The Index of Economic Freedom is reported annually by the Heritage Foundation, a research and educational institute. The Index of Economic Freedom analyzes a wide range of issues including trade barriers, corruption, government expenditures, property rights, and tax rates to generate an overall ranking of economic freedom. The highest ranked country is the country with the least number of restrictions and constraints on businesses.
Data collected in
2008
Source:
Heritage Foundation
Tax Misery & Reform Index
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The Forbes Tax Misery Index is annually compiled by Forbes, an American publishing and media company. The Tax Misery Index reflects the sum of corporate income, personal income and wealth taxes plus employer social security, employee social security and VAT/sales taxes at the highest marginal rate in each locale. The highest ranked countries impose the harshest taxes while those at the bottom are the most tax friendly.
Data collected in
2007
Source:
Forbes
The Globalization Index
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The Globalization Index is compiled annually by A.T. Kearney and Foreign Policy. The Globalization Index ranks the major developed and developing countries in the world by analyzing key components of global integration, such as economic, personal, technological, and political integration. The highest ranked country is the most globalized.
Data collected in
2007
Source:
Foreign Policy
