Ethiopia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Ethiopia at a Glance
Ethiopia is home to 132.1 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $1,570, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 67.6 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 132.1 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 31.5 and a death rate of 5.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 25.6 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 3 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Ethiopia is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $185 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $1,570 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 8.5% in 2029, representing strong expansion.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 67.6 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $35 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 60.5% (2022), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 21.9% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating limited internet penetration, with significant scope for digital expansion. Access to safe drinking water reaches 13.5% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.