Kijiji is a group of free, local, community-based classifieds websites. Kijiji offers a convenient, fun, and easy way for people in the same city to meet, trade, share ideas, and help each other out in areas such as goods, cars, services, housing, jobs, and personals. The word "kijiji" (pronounced like key-gee-gee) means "village" in Swahili. This name was chosen because it captures the essence of what we are creating - a site where people can connect with others in their community. Kijiji sites are currently available in more than 1000 cities/neighborhoods around the world.

Kijiji first launched in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, China, Japan, and Taiwan in February 2005.  Later that year, Austria, Switzerland, and India also joined the family.  Today, Kijiji now has over 17 million users across these markets and is a leading classifieds site.

In 2007, Kijiji expanded into Belgium, Turkey, and the United States. In communities large and small, Kijiji’s goal is to connect people in these new markets the same way it has with others all around the world.