Travel Safety Index
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Djibouti

Africa

Higher risk than 49% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and tourist scams.

Government Advisory

45
Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Traveler Practical Risk

41
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 17, Violent Incident 30, Civil Unrest 70, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 65, Scams 66πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Africa avg: 7270
🎭Scams
Africa avg: 6666
🚌Transport
Africa avg: 6665
⚠️Violent Incident
Africa avg: 5030
🌊Natural Disaster
Africa avg: 2424
πŸ₯Health
Africa avg: 4318
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Africa avg: 5717

Practical advice

  • βœ“Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 3/6/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-03-06 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Djibouti

Is Djibouti safe to travel to?
Djibouti has a practical risk score of 41/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Djibouti?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Djibouti are: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Djibouti?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Djibouti is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting Djibouti?
Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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