Djibouti

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Djibouti's franc is linked to the US dollar, while its payments market serves a small economy with regional trade connections. Bank and mobile payment services provide routes beyond physical currency, with availability varying by provider. Population was about 1.18 million in 2025.

Alpha-3:DJI
NUM:262
Population
1.2M
GDP
$4.6B
GDP per Capita
$4K
GDP Growth
6.5%
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World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Djibouti

Physical cash continues to be practical in Djibouti, where payment cards are limited beyond major hotels and businesses. Franc notes anchor smaller purchases, while mobile-money services add options where banking access is thin.

ATMs (PER 100K)
17.8
BANKS (PER 100K)
8.5
DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.1
CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.0
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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025

Payment Methods

Estimated Monthly Usage, Aurato Research, October 2026

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