Furthermore, reliance on diesel-generated electricity and the need to import basic necessities like food and water leave average consumers vulnerable to global price shocks. Djibouti's gross domestic product expanded by an average of more than 6 percent per year, from US$341 million in 1985 to US$3.3 billion in 2019. Low tax revenue and high spending on public infrastructure has seen Djibouti struggle with its budget deficit.
As such, Djibouti's economy is commanded by the services sector, providing services as both a transit port for the region and as an international transshipment and refueling centre. From 1991 to 1994, Djibouti experienced a civil war which had devastating effects on the economy.
As such, Djibouti's economy is commanded by the services sector, providing services as both a transit port for the region and as an international transshipment and refueling centre. From 1991 to 1994, Djibouti experienced a civil war which had devastating effects on the economy.
President Ismail Omar Guellehh first elected in 1999, has named privatization, economic reform, and increased foreign investment as top priorities for his government.
In the 21st century, Inflation has been kept low through fixed pegging of the Djibouti franc to the US dollar, but experienced a sharp spike in the late 2000s, when it reached values three times higher than the average of the last 20 years. Despite experiencing economic growth, the country continues to struggle with high unemployment.
In recent years, Djibouti has seen significant improvement in macroeconomic stability, with its annual gross domestic product improving at an average of over 3 percent since 2003.
From 2003 to 2005, annual real GDP growth averaged 3.1 percent in the mid-2000s, driven by good performance in the services sector, strong consumption and reached a value as high as 7.8 percent in 2019.
From 2003 to 2005, annual real GDP growth averaged 3.1 percent in the mid-2000s, driven by good performance in the services sector, strong consumption and reached a value as high as 7.8 percent in 2019.
In 2009, China overtook the United States in becoming Djibouti’s largest trading partner.
Additionally, the country’s public debt has increased sharply—from 50.2 percent of GDP in 2015 to an expected 72.9 percent in 2020. ==Balance of payments== Djibouti's merchandise trade balance has shown a large deficit.
In 2017, it also began operating a large naval base near de Doraleh port, which serves as China’s first ever overseas military base.
In 2017, a law was passed granting the government the right to unilaterally alter or terminate contracts with foreign entities.
From 2003 to 2005, annual real GDP growth averaged 3.1 percent in the mid-2000s, driven by good performance in the services sector, strong consumption and reached a value as high as 7.8 percent in 2019.
Furthermore, reliance on diesel-generated electricity and the need to import basic necessities like food and water leave average consumers vulnerable to global price shocks. Djibouti's gross domestic product expanded by an average of more than 6 percent per year, from US$341 million in 1985 to US$3.3 billion in 2019. Low tax revenue and high spending on public infrastructure has seen Djibouti struggle with its budget deficit.
As a result, Djibouti's has developed a high level of trade deficit, reaching a peak of 130 billion Djibouti francs in 2019. ==Regional situation== Positioned on a primary shipping lane between the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, Djibouti holds considerable strategic value in the international trade and shipping industries.
Real GDP growth slumped to 1.4 percent in 2020 from 7.8 percent in 2019.
Additionally, the country’s public debt has increased sharply—from 50.2 percent of GDP in 2015 to an expected 72.9 percent in 2020. ==Balance of payments== Djibouti's merchandise trade balance has shown a large deficit.
Real GDP growth slumped to 1.4 percent in 2020 from 7.8 percent in 2019.
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