Ethiopia Statistics

Population

135,472,051 people (2025)

Total GDP

$117.5B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$1,070 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.497 (180.)

About Ethiopia

Ethiopia is cradle of humanity with Lucy fossil discovery and never-colonized history. The country has highland plateau and Great Rift Valley with coffee origin. Ethiopian culture emphasizes Orthodox Christianity, ancient traditions, and ethnic diversity.

The nation has tropical highland climate with regional variations. Ethiopia has federal parliamentary republic with ethnic federalism. The country has agricultural economy and growing manufacturing sector.

Addis Ababa is capital hosting African Union headquarters and diplomatic community. Ethiopia has unique calendar system and ancient script. The nation has Amharic as federal language with regional languages.

Traditional Ethiopian culture includes Orthodox festivals, coffee ceremonies, and ancient churches. The country has Orthodox Christian majority with Muslim and traditional beliefs. Ethiopian cuisine features injera bread, spicy stews, and coffee culture.

The population is 120 million making it second most populous in Africa. Ethiopia offers ancient heritage, coffee culture, and African leadership in Horn of Africa power.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$159.8B
$143.0B
$126.2B
$109.4B
$92.6B
$92.6B
$96.6B
$99.3B
$119.0B
$159.8B
$143.1B
$117.5B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
19.8%
0-14
19.0%
10.6%
15-24
10.4%
13.0%
25-44
12.9%
5.3%
45-64
5.8%
1.5%
65+
1.8%
Male
Female
%50.1 (67.876.103)
%49.9 (67.595.946)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 367.289.596 +0.48% 367.3
2090 347.651.463 +0.64% 347.7
2080 323.238.508 +0.84% 323.2
2070 293.790.938 +1.08% 293.8
2060 260.708.340 +1.36% 260.7
2050 225.021.875 +1.65% 225
2040 188.450.902 +1.96% 188.5
2030 152.855.357 +2.36% 152.9
2025 NOW 135.472.051 +2.58% 135.5
2020 118.917.671 +2.75% 118.9
2015 103.867.135 +2.72% 103.9
2010 90.538.514 +2.88% 90.5
2005 78.367.470 +3.01% 78.4
2000 67.411.494 +3.12% 67.4
1995 57.537.335 +3.46% 57.5
1990 47.609.755 +3.77% 47.6
1985 39.842.136 +2.86% 39.8
1980 34.428.514 +0.55% 34.4
1975 31.723.252 +2.47% 31.7
1970 27.829.128 +2.79% 27.8
1965 24.310.612 +2.72% 24.3
1960 21.376.693 +2.39% 21.4
1955 19.419.770 +2.01% 19.4
1950 17.670.412 - 17.7

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Addis Ababa
5.005.524
Afar
1.912.608
Amhara
22.634.222
Benishangul-Gumuz
1.120.849
Dire Dawa
493.332
Gambela
447.555
Harari
297.000
Oromia
39.074.846
Sidama
3.928.181
Somali
6.346.661
Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples
11.196.578
Tigray
6.196.688

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