Demographics · East Africa
Djibouti Life Expectancy
66.2 yearsas of 2024+0.3% vs 2023
Life expectancy at birth, in years. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated July 17, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Life Expectancy |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 66.2 years |
| 2023 | 66 years |
| 2022 | 65.5 years |
| 2021 | 63.8 years |
| 2020 | 64.2 years |
| 2019 | 64.4 years |
| 2018 | 64.1 years |
| 2017 | 63.7 years |
| 2016 | 63.3 years |
| 2015 | 62.8 years |
| 2014 | 62.4 years |
| 2013 | 62.1 years |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=DJ&metric_key=life_expectancy_years" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Life Expectancy across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Life Expectancy |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 54.6 years |
| Kenya | 63.8 years |
| South Africa | 66.3 years |
| Egypt | 71.8 years |
| Ghana | 65.7 years |
| Ethiopia | 67.6 years |
Frequently asked questions
What is Djibouti's life expectancy at birth?
Djibouti's life expectancy at birth is 66.2 years as of 2024, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Djibouti Life Expectancy data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=DJ&metric_key=life_expectancy_years with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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