Dire Dawa's 2025 population is now estimated at 507,101. In 1950, the population of Dire Dawa was 18,176. Dire Dawa has grown by 21,543 in the last year, which represents a 4.44% 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.