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.