Djibouti Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Djibouti
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated March 6, 2025
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Djibouti. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Djibouti at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
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Safety Rank
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Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
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Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Djibouti:
Updated to remove Crime indicator and to include area-specific Level 3 advisory for the border with Eritrea. Exercise increased caution in Djibouti due to terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Areas bordering Eritrea due to border tensions Terrorists may attack with little or no warning.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Djibouti safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Djibouti at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include crime.
What is the crime rate in Djibouti?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Djibouti.
What is the US travel advisory level for Djibouti?
Djibouti is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).