Dire Dawa, Ethiopia Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Dire Dawa in 2026 is 529,000, a 4.34% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Dire Dawa in 2025 was 507,000, a 4.32% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Dire Dawa in 2024 was 486,000, a 4.52% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Dire Dawa in 2023 was 465,000, a 4.49% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.