Moving to Belgium from Djibouti

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Djibouti to Belgium? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Djibouti to Belgium. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 93°F in Djibouti, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Djibouti to Belgium.

Moved in 2023
128 ↓ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Djibouti to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Djibouti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DJ
23.3
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DJ
$155
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DJ
2.0
BE
63.9

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DJ
59.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DJ
0.8t
BE
7.3t

Djibouti generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DJ
1.4
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DJ
6.3%
BE
51.9%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Djibouti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DJ
26.3%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DJ
$6,500
BE
$63,600

Belgium performs significantly better than Djibouti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DJ
65.3 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DJ
46.9
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Djibouti Brussels
Jan–Mar 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/81°F (35°/27°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 104°/86°F (40°/30°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Djibouti Brussels
Jan 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM), Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Djibouti and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Required
Djibouti passport holders need a visa to enter Belgium.
Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Belgium passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Djibouti?

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 2.0 in Djibouti. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Djibouti: 44).

What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Djibouti?

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 93°F in Djibouti. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Djibouti gets 6.5 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Djibouti, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

DJ BE
Population 957,273 11,847,338
Currency Djiboutian Franc (DJF) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, French Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +253 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112