Djibouti, 2 October 2025 – The Government of Djibouti has announced that the national budget for 2026 is projected at 153 billion Djiboutian francs (USD 865 million), marking a 5 percent increase compared to the previous year.
The figures were presented during the opening of the new parliamentary session on Wednesday, attended by Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, lawmakers, and senior officials.
Speaker Dileita Mohamed Dileita said the budget debates will serve as a cornerstone of parliamentary work in the months ahead.
Delivering the government's policy statement, Prime Minister Mohamed described Djibouti’s economy as resilient despite global challenges.
He emphasized that the 2026 budget will be aligned with Djibouti Vision 2035 document, the country’s long-term development blueprint aimed at strengthening its economic position in the Horn of Africa.
While officials did not disclose detailed sectoral allocations, the government has signaled that the increase will be directed toward consolidating infrastructure, social services, and key strategic projects that underpin Djibouti’s regional role.
The budget proposal will now be debated in parliament before formal approval.