Ethiopia

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

"A landlocked East African country, never fully colonized, known as the birthplace of coffee and human ancestors."

Eastern Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Addis Ababa

9.03°, 3.87°

Official Languages

Amharic

Population

128.69M

Total Area

1.1M km²

Population Density

116.54 people per km²

Currency

Ethiopian birr

Br

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#11
128,691,692

Total Population+2.6%

2023
#148
67.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#31
23.2%

Urban Population

2023
#27
3.99

Fertility Rate

2023
#185
16.7%

Internet Users

2021

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#58
$163.7B

GDP+6.5%

2023
#164
$1.3K

GDP per Capita

2023
#167
21%

Inflation

2024
#53
3.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#40
31.1

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Ethiopia

What is the capital of Ethiopia?

Ethiopia's capital city is Addis Ababa.

What is the population of Ethiopia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Ethiopia is approximately 128.69M people. This makes it the 11th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Ethiopia?

Ethiopia spans a total area of approximately 1,104,300 square kilometers (426,372.44 square miles).

Which continent is Ethiopia in?

Ethiopia is located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Ethiopia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ethiopia is approximately $163.7B USD. This ranks Ethiopia as the 58th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.