Rank #64 by World Population
🇪🇹Ethiopia
Ethiopia has a population of 128,691,692, ranking #64 in the world. The capital is Addis Ababa. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Not classified
128,691,692
Population
#64
World Rank
67.3
Life Expectancy
$1,056
GDP Per Capita
Ethiopia, #64 by world population
Ethiopia Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Ethiopia had a population of 21,376,693 in 1960 and 132,059,767 in 2024, a 6.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 132,059,767 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.89%.
132,059,767
Population (2024)
21,376,693
Population (1960)
132,059,767
Peak (2024)
2.89%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 21,376,693 |
| 1961 | 21,906,102 |
| 1962 | 22,465,126 |
| 1963 | 23,051,637 |
| 1964 | 23,666,548 |
| 1965 | 24,310,612 |
| 1966 | 24,952,689 |
| 1967 | 25,620,276 |
| 1968 | 26,337,930 |
| 1969 | 27,072,571 |
| 1970 | 27,829,128 |
| 1971 | 28,600,106 |
| 1972 | 29,374,608 |
| 1973 | 30,166,785 |
| 1974 | 30,957,273 |
| 1975 | 31,723,252 |
| 1976 | 32,534,418 |
| 1977 | 33,167,272 |
| 1978 | 33,734,592 |
| 1979 | 34,238,652 |
| 1980 | 34,428,514 |
| 1981 | 35,304,012 |
| 1982 | 36,701,290 |
| 1983 | 37,740,817 |
| 1984 | 38,735,722 |
| 1985 | 39,842,136 |
| 1986 | 41,037,656 |
| 1987 | 42,460,039 |
| 1988 | 44,150,825 |
| 1989 | 45,879,690 |
| 1990 | 47,609,755 |
| 1991 | 49,717,198 |
| 1992 | 51,853,747 |
| 1993 | 53,708,891 |
| 1994 | 55,611,508 |
| 1995 | 57,537,335 |
| 1996 | 59,467,635 |
| 1997 | 61,404,539 |
| 1998 | 63,363,524 |
| 1999 | 65,374,561 |
| 2000 | 67,411,494 |
| 2001 | 69,487,762 |
| 2002 | 71,635,517 |
| 2003 | 73,832,663 |
| 2004 | 76,077,206 |
| 2005 | 78,367,470 |
| 2006 | 80,703,490 |
| 2007 | 83,103,217 |
| 2008 | 85,543,668 |
| 2009 | 88,007,636 |
| 2010 | 90,538,514 |
| 2011 | 93,149,970 |
| 2012 | 95,798,767 |
| 2013 | 98,438,751 |
| 2014 | 101,115,610 |
| 2015 | 103,867,135 |
| 2016 | 106,718,162 |
| 2017 | 109,666,481 |
| 2018 | 112,664,152 |
| 2019 | 115,737,383 |
| 2020 | 118,917,671 |
| 2021 | 122,138,588 |
| 2022 | 125,384,287 |
| 2023 | 128,691,692 |
| 2024 | 132,059,767 |
Demographics
| Population | 128,691,692 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.60% |
| Urban Population | 23.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.99 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 67.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 38.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 54.9% |
Economy & Trade
$1,056
GDP Per Capita
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Not classified
Income Level
20.6%
Trade (% of GDP)
518,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
2.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.14
Physicians per 1,000
2.9%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
54.9%
Literacy Rate
38.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
55.4%
Electricity Access
18.0%
Internet Users
53
Mobile Subs per 100
114.0
People per km2
-11,996
Net Migration
Environment
14.9%
Forest Area
Ethiopia Climate
Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F) and receives about 1101 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.3°C
Avg Temp
1101
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15° / 59° | 16 mm |
| February | 16° / 60° | 39 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 66 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 80 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 78 mm |
| June | 16° / 60° | 111 mm |
| July | 15° / 58° | 247 mm |
| August | 15° / 58° | 262 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 147 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 38 mm |
| November | 14° / 58° | 10 mm |
| December | 14° / 57° | 7 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ethiopia
The most comfortable months to visit Ethiopia are typically January, November and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 23°C high). The coldest is December (near 7°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Ethiopia in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ethiopia has a population of 128,691,692, ranking #64 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.60%.
Life expectancy in Ethiopia is 67.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 38.7 per 1,000 live births.
Ethiopia's GDP per capita is $1,056. It is classified as a not classified country by the World Bank.
23.1% of Ethiopia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 114.0 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Ethiopia is 54.9%. The country spends 2.9% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Ethiopia are typically January, November and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Ethiopia has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C and about 1101 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically April and the coldest is December.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Ethiopia is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 128,691,692. The population is expanding fast — roughly 2.6% annually.
GDP per capita is about $1,056 (Not classified, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 67.3 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.0 births per woman, and 23.1% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.