The World Bank Group has released the Spring 2026 edition of the Djibouti Economic Monitor, highlighting the resilience of Djibouti’s economy amid global uncertainties. The report indicates that the real GDP growth for 2025 was estimated at 6.5 percent, driven primarily by the services sector linked to the country’s strategic position as a regional logistics hub. Despite low inflation and improving public finances, the report reveals significant challenges in the labor market, with over half of the working-age population not participating in the labor force and high unemployment rates among youth and women. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to enhance job quality and support the school-to-work transition, particularly for vulnerable groups.
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