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Quick answer: Djibouti has an estimated 186 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 1 a day, 21.7 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #52 of 195). 11 accident reports from Djibouti were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 05:15 UTC). Emergency number: 17 (police) / 19 (fire). Traffic drives on the right.

186
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
1
Est. Deaths Per Day
239 per year
21.7
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#52
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Djibouti
Djibouti
About Djibouti

Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea in the north, and the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the east. The country has an area of 23,200 km2 (8,958 sq mi).

Capital
Djibouti
Population
1,152,944 (2023)
Area
23,200 km²
Calling code
+253
Languages
Arabic, French
Currency
Djiboutian franc
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
17 (police) / 19 (fire)
Road deaths / 100k
21.7

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-10

Latest From Djibouti

Djibouti Accident News — Last 24 Hours

1 hr ago 109 migrants die after boat capsizes off Djibouti - Manila Bulletin mb.com.ph
7 hr ago Boat capsize off Djibouti kills 139 migrants, including children - 1News www.1news.co.nz
15 hr ago 109 Migrants, 15 Children Dead In Djibouti Boat Capsize - The Whistler Newspaper thewhistler.ng
16 hr ago More than one hundred migrants are dead including 15 children after boat capsizes off Djibouti - Daily Mail www.dailymail.com
17 hr ago Djibouti boat capsize: Children among 109 dead with 116 still missing, UN says - BBC www.bbc.com
17 hr ago 109 migrants, including 15 children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti - The Tribune www.tribuneindia.com
17 hr ago 109 migrants, including 15 children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti - CTV News www.ctvnews.ca
17 hr ago 139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti - CTV News www.ctvnews.ca
18 hr ago 109 migrants dead, 116 missing in boat wreck off Djibouti - Sharjah24 sharjah24.ae
19 hr ago UN reports 109 dead when migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti - Daily Sabah www.dailysabah.com
19 hr ago 109 migrants dead, 116 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti - The Standard Media Group www.standardmedia.co.ke
Archive

Djibouti — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Djibouti over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

11/10 109 migrants dead, 116 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti - The Standard Media Group www.standardmedia.co.ke · maritime
12/10 109 migrants die after boat capsizes off Djibouti - Manila Bulletin mb.com.ph · maritime
11/10 Boat capsize off Djibouti kills 139 migrants, including children - 1News www.1news.co.nz · maritime
11/10 Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says - BBC www.bbc.com · maritime
11/10 139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti - CTV News www.ctvnews.ca · maritime
11/10 109 migrants, including 15 children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti - The Tribune www.tribuneindia.com · maritime
11/10 Djibouti boat capsize: Children among 109 dead with 116 still missing, UN says - BBC www.bbc.com · maritime
11/10 109 Migrants, 15 Children Dead In Djibouti Boat Capsize - The Whistler Newspaper thewhistler.ng · maritime
11/10 More than one hundred migrants are dead including 15 children after boat capsizes off Djibouti - Daily Mail www.dailymail.com · maritime
11/10 109 migrants, including 15 children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti - CTV News www.ctvnews.ca · maritime
11/10 UN reports 109 dead when migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti - Daily Sabah www.dailysabah.com · maritime
11/10 109 migrants dead, 116 missing in boat wreck off Djibouti - Sharjah24 sharjah24.ae · maritime
07/09 Guelleh Says Djibouti Will Not Tolerate Foreign Interference Amid Rising Horn of Africa Rivalry - garoweonline.com www.garoweonline.com · road
07/09 Guelleh Says Djibouti Will Not Tolerate Foreign Interference Amid Rising Horn of Africa Rivalry - Garowe Online www.garoweonline.com · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Djibouti

In Djibouti, dial 17 (police) / 19 (fire). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Djibouti

Djibouti has an estimated road traffic death rate of 21.7 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 1,100,000, that translates to about 239 deaths every year — 1 every single day.

Globally it ranks #52 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Djibouti — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Djibouti, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 14.2%.

Compare

Djibouti vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Djibouti 21.7 239 186
Ethiopia 26.7 33,776 26,301
Eritrea 25.3 936 728
Yemen 19.4 6,674 5,196
Somalia 27.1 4,905 3,819
Questions

Djibouti — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Djibouti per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Djibouti records an estimated 239 road traffic deaths per year — about 1 per day. That is a rate of 21.7 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Djibouti in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Djibouti is around 186. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Djibouti dangerous?
Djibouti has a road death rate of 21.7 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Djibouti?
In Djibouti, dial 17 (police) / 19 (fire). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Djibouti come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Djibouti by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Djibouti drive on?
Djibouti drives on the right. Full rules: driving laws in Djibouti.
What type of accident is most often reported in Djibouti?
Maritime accidents make up 86% of the last 14 reports archived for Djibouti, followed by road (14%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.