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Graduate jobs and salaries in Djibouti

Updated Data years: 2017, 2025 How we use data

Older data (2017) The latest official figure is from 2017. It may not reflect today's labour market.

Quick answer

In Djibouti, employees with tertiary education earned a median of DJF 140,000 a month in 2017 (PPP$ 1,422) — +75% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 23.5%, against 29.5% for all adults aged 25 and over (2025).

Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)

Do graduates earn more in Djibouti?

Median monthly earnings by education level, Djibouti, 2017Employees, median monthly earnings. PPP$ adjusts for price differences between countries.
Education levelLocal currency a monthPPP$ a monthvs all employees
Less than basic education DJF 57,017 579 -29%
Basic education DJF 80,000 812 0%
Intermediate education DJF 100,000 1,015 +25%
Advanced (tertiary) education DJF 140,000 1,422 +75%
Bachelor's or equivalent DJF 140,000 1,422 +75%
All levels DJF 80,000 812 —

The degree premium ranks 40 of 128 countries with data. That is above the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan median of +38%.

Which occupations pay the most in Djibouti?

Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2017, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles.

Occupation groupLocal currency a monthPPP$ a monthvs all employees
Professionals
Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst		 DJF 125,000 1,269 +56%
Managers
Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager		 DJF 115,340 1,171 +44%
Technicians and associate professionals
IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal		 DJF 98,895 1,004 +24%
Craft and related trades workers DJF 80,000 812 0%
Clerical support workers DJF 70,000 711 -12%
Service and sales workers
Police officer		 DJF 60,000 609 -25%
Elementary occupations DJF 35,000 355 -56%
All occupationsDJF 80,000812—

Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Djibouti?

Unemployment rate by education level, 2025
Education levelAdults 25+Young people 15–24
Less than basic education26.0%59.7%
Basic education36.3%74.7%
Intermediate education34.4%80.7%
Advanced (tertiary) education23.5%79.2%
All levels29.5%72.7%

Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 130 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan median is 9.8%.

Studying and working in Djibouti

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Guide: how to choose a country to study in · Guide: getting your degree recognised abroad

Country context

Population
1.2M (2025)
GDP per person (PPP)
$8,452 (2025)
Tertiary enrolment (gross)
5.2% (2011)

Questions about graduate jobs in Djibouti

Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Djibouti?

According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Djibouti with tertiary education earned a median of DJF 140,000 a month in 2017, compared with DJF 80,000 for all employees — +75%. The degree premium ranks 40 of 128 countries with data.

What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Djibouti?

In 2025, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Djibouti was 23.5%, compared with 29.5% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 79.2%.

Which jobs pay the most in Djibouti?

The best-paid occupation group in Djibouti in 2017 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of DJF 125,000 (PPP$ 1,269). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of DJF 125,000.

Compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Compare Djibouti side by side

  • Malta

    +40%
    more for tertiary-educated employees (2020)

    Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan

  • Lebanon

    +35%
    more for tertiary-educated employees (2019)

    Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan

  • Jordan

    +50%
    more for tertiary-educated employees (2024)

    Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan

  • Tunisia

    +83%
    more for tertiary-educated employees (2019)

    Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan

  • Afghanistan

    +27%
    more for tertiary-educated employees (2020)

    Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan

  • Egypt

    +10%
    more for tertiary-educated employees (2024)

    Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Sources

  1. ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — HS - Djiboutian Household Survey, 2017
  2. ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — HS - Djiboutian Household Survey, 2017
  3. ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — LFS - Survey on Labour Statistics, 2025
  4. World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment

How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Djibouti: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/djibouti/ (accessed September 26, 2026)

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Notes from the data source
  • Break in series: Methodology revised
  • The source reports a break in the series, so compare with earlier years carefully.