In 2024, Djibouti was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. The production of mineral commodities represented only a minor part of the economy of Djibouti. Mineral commodities produced in Djibouti included cement, clay, limestone, salt, and sand and gravel. The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Djibouti is provided by Law No. L 138, SB, 16, 7th of July 23, 2016, and Law No. 117/AN/05 of October 16, 2005. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and oversees the development and regulation of the country’s mineral sector. Most mineral commodities were produced by private companies with some Government participation (Banque Centrale de Djibouti, 2024, p. 9–12).
Data on mineral production are in the Production table (formerly table 1). The Facilities table (formerly table 2) is a list of major mineral industry facilities. More-extensive coverage of government policies and programs can be found in previous editions of this chapter in the U.S. Geological Survey Minerals Yearbook, volume III, Area Reports—International—Africa, which are available at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/afric…;
Production table
(Metric tons, gross weight, unless otherwise specified)
