Dire Dawa's 2026 population is now estimated at 529,439. In 1950, the population of Dire Dawa was 18,176. Dire Dawa has grown by 22,338 in the last year, which represents a 4.41% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Dire Dawa, which typically includes Dire Dawa's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.