🇪🇹 Ethiopia
With 135,472,051 inhabitants (2025), Ethiopia ranks 10 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Ethiopia: $933 /inh. (2025), ranking 197 out of 211. Economic growth is 9.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 13.2 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Ethiopia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Ethiopia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (178/178), Access to basic sanitation (211/211), Hospital beds (183/190).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Ethiopia has $933 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Ethiopia has 3.3 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Ethiopia has 13.2 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Ethiopia has 9.8 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 9.8 % | 2025 | 6 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 7 % | 2025 | 11 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $490.6B | 2025 | 55 of 201 |
| GDP | $126.4B | 2025 | 67 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 5.9 % | 2021 | 68 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $787 /inh. | 2021 | 160 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $3,622 /inh. | 2025 | 180 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $1,110 /inh. | 2025 | 186 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $933 /inh. | 2025 | 197 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 82.6 LCU/$ | 2024 | 73 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 8 % | 2008 | 84 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 34 % | 2008 | 128 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | -17.1 % | 2008 | 143 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 13.2 % | 2025 | 174 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 16.7 % | 2025 | 194 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 84.3 % | 2025 | 11 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 60.1 % | 2025 | 13 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 5.4 % | 2025 | 29 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 66.2 % | 2025 | 31 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 68.5 % | 2025 | 32 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.3 % | 2025 | 53 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 33.4 % | 2025 | 167 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 6.4 % | 2025 | 181 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $7.4B | 2024 | 83 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -2.5 % | 2024 | 110 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $7.6B | 2025 | 114 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 3.8 % | 2023 | 115 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 13.3 % | 2025 | 173 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 20.2 % | 2025 | 175 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 33.5 % | 2025 | 182 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 4 % | 2023 | 51 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $2.3B | 2020 | 53 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $3.8B | 2025 | 55 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 4.8 % | 2024 | 61 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3 % | 2025 | 73 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 518,000 arr. | 2020 | 126 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 31.4 % | 2019 | 30 of 109 |
| Budget balance | -1.9 % | 2024 | 71 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 21.5 % | 2024 | 90 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 0.3 % | 2017 | 99 of 155 |
| Military spending | 0.5 % | 2025 | 153 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 3.4 % | 2024 | 156 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 6.1 % | 2023 | 159 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 5.8 % | 2025 | 178 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 24.3 % | 2022 | 22 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $3.8B | 2024 | 115 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.8 months | 2024 | 145 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 17.7 % | 2008 | 148 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 32.8 % | 2025 | 10 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 80.9 % | 2025 | 35 of 189 |
| Industry (including construction) | 27.8 % | 2025 | 65 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 19.7 % | 2024 | 102 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 20.1 % | 2025 | 126 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 4.2 % | 2025 | 165 of 201 |
| Services | 36.6 % | 2025 | 191 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 135,472,051 inhab. | 2025 | 10 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 38.8 % | 2025 | 30 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 72.6 per 100 | 2025 | 33 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 100.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 69 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.1 % | 2025 | 69 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 90.6 % | 2024 | 98 of 145 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.9 % | 2025 | 145 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 2.7 % | 2016 | 178 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 57.9 % | 2025 | 181 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.3 % | 2025 | 181 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 18.7 yrs | 2023 | 197 of 226 |
| Urban population | 24.1 % | 2025 | 204 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.55 % | 2025 | 24 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 31.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 24 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.91 children/woman | 2024 | 27 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 14.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 126 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 24.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 128 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 59.6 yrs | 2023 | 131 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 139 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 28.2 per 100,000 | 2019 | 155 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 44.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 160 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 34.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 160 of 194 |
| Death rate | 5.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 162 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 71 yrs | 2024 | 163 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 67.6 yrs | 2024 | 167 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64.4 yrs | 2024 | 173 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.7 % | 2024 | 98 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 19.9 % | 2024 | 142 of 167 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 46.3 % | 2023 | 153 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.22 per 1,000 | 2022 | 159 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 141 per 100,000 | 2024 | 160 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 72 % | 2024 | 160 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.14 per 1,000 | 2023 | 176 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 2.8 % | 2023 | 181 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 0.3 per 1,000 | 2016 | 183 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 16.2 % | 2024 | 192 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 55.6 % | 2024 | 203 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 10.4 % | 2024 | 211 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 1.4 % | 2024 | 1 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 2.9 % | 2024 | 2 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 5.2 % | 2024 | 4 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 8.8 % | 2024 | 5 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 4.4 % | 2024 | 5 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.4 % | 2024 | 16 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 1.6 % | 2024 | 26 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.3 L/person | 2024 | 138 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 155.7 cm | 2014 | 160 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 166.2 cm | 2014 | 165 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 21.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 188 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 20.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 190 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 93 % | 2022 | 1 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 99.8 % | 2022 | 4 of 114 |
| Frequent prayer | 94.9 % | 2022 | 8 of 80 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.81 | 2003 | 18 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.72 | 2003 | 31 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 36.2 % | 2020 | 52 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.1 % | 2020 | 54 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.62 | 2003 | 56 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 61.6 % | 2020 | 103 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 168 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.9 % | 2024 | 173 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.3 % | 2021 | 38 of 169 |
| Gini index | 31.1 | 2021 | 43 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.8 % | 2021 | 117 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 38.6 % | 2021 | 142 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 5,925 km | 2026 | 24 of 230 |
| Land area | 1,122,135 km² | 2024 | 25 of 212 |
| Total area | 1,129,819 km² | 2024 | 26 of 212 |
| Population density | 117.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 89 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 8.6 ° | 2026 | 152 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 1,330 m | 2026 | 18 of 166 |
| Highest point | 4,550 m | 2026 | 33 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 848 mm | 2022 | 101 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 973 m³/inh. | 2022 | 130 of 181 |
| Lowest point | -125 m | 2026 | 222 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 14.6 % | 2024 | 76 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 17 % | 2025 | 106 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 34.3 % | 2024 | 110 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 23.8 % | 2024 | 123 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.32 | 2025 | 111 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.63 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.47 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.26 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.16 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 132 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.34 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.3 | 2025 | 123 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.34 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.34 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.34 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.29 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.27 | 2025 | 147 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.3 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.3 | 2025 | 155 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.53 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 37 pts | 2024 | 99 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.37 | 2025 | 122 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.32 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.21 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.24 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.62 | 2025 | 154 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.73 | 2025 | 155 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.94 | 2025 | 160 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.28 | 2025 | 172 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.85 | 2025 | 196 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 45.5 % | 2025 | 20 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 41.9 % | 2025 | 22 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 19.8 % | 2016 | 73 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,955 | 2025 | 97 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | Four areas covered | 2025 | 11 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 25 /100 | 2025 | 123 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 57.2 /100 | 2025 | 130 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 55.3 /100 | 2025 | 134 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 50 /100 | 2025 | 163 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.6 pts | 2025 | 179 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 8.5 per 100,000 | 2012 | 148 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 60.6 % | 2016 | 32 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 21.2 % | 2021 | 97 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 34.6 % | 2021 | 113 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 195 per 100,000 | 2023 | 157 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 68.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 173 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 49.8 % | 2019 | 195 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 22.3 % | 2021 | 46 of 64 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 1 % | 2019 | 97 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 9.4 % | 2019 | 107 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.5 /10 | 2024 | 119 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $75.34 | 2011 | 159 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $24.85 | 2011 | 161 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 11.5 % | 2024 | 180 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 40.3 % | 2016 | 135 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 4 yrs | 2026 | 139 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 8 yrs | 2025 | 154 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has about 135,472,051 inhabitants (2025), ranking 10 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Ethiopia?
GDP per capita is $933 /inh. (2025): Ethiopia ranks 197 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Ethiopia?
Annual inflation is 13.2 % (2025); Ethiopia ranks 174 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Ethiopia?
The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025); Ethiopia ranks 53 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Ethiopia stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Ethiopia has $933 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Ethiopia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.