Economy · East Africa
Djibouti Trade Balance
Trade Balance is measured in current U.S. dollars, so sharp year-over-year moves often reflect shifts in the DJF/USD exchange rate — such as a currency devaluation — rather than an equivalent change in the real economy.
Exports minus imports of goods and services, in current US dollars. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated July 17, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Trade Balance |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $679.4M |
| 2024 | $481.36M |
| 2023 | $607.4M |
| 2022 | $577.75M |
| 2021 | $745.69M |
| 2020 | $268.03M |
| 2019 | $386M |
| 2018 | $374.12M |
| 2017 | $-159.44M |
| 2016 | $-144.42M |
| 2015 | $544.98M |
| 2014 | $384.93M |
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=trade_balance_usd" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Trade Balance across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Trade Balance |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $-322.41M |
| Kenya | $-8.15B |
| South Africa | $8.16B |
| Egypt | $-42.71B |
| Ghana | $953.4M |
| Ethiopia | $-8.71B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Djibouti's trade balance?
Djibouti's trade balance is $679.4M as of 2025, 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 Trade Balance data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=DJ&metric_key=trade_balance_usd with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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