This is a list of localities in Djibouti ordered by population according to the 2009 census. All settlements with a population over 10,000 are included.
| Rank | Cities | Population (2009 Census) | Area (km2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djibouti City | 775,989 | 93 | |
| 2 | Ali Sabieh | 37,939 | 12 | |
| 3 | Dikhil | 24,886 | 4 | |
| 4 | Tadjoura | 14,820 | 3 | |
| 5 | Arta | 13,260 | 2 | |
| 6 | Obock | 11,706 | 2 |