What is the population of Ethiopia?

The population of Ethiopia is projected to reach approximately 138,902,185 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Ethiopia?

Life expectancy at birth in Ethiopia is projected to be 68.1 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Ethiopia?

The total fertility rate in Ethiopia is projected to be 3.72 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Ethiopia?

The median age in Ethiopia is projected to be 19.3 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia's population is projected to be 38.5% children (0-14 years), 58.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.4% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Ethiopia?

Ethiopia's GDP is $121.5 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Ethiopia?

The GDP per capita in Ethiopia is $4,974 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Ethiopia?

The inflation rate in Ethiopia is 11.8%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Ethiopia

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

11,534

Deaths today

2,177

Net migration today

As of today, Ethiopia has approximately 138,902,185 people. Estimated births today: 11,534; deaths: 2,177.

Watch Ethiopia's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(259)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Ādīs Ᾱbeba (Addis Ababa)★ Capital	Addis Ababa	6.89M	502	13,733
2	Adama	Oromiya	598.4K	68	8,774
3	Bahir Dar	Amhara	507.2K	46	11,025
4	Dire Dawa	Dire Dawa	490.2K	38	12,900
5	Shashamane	Oromiya	461.1K	43	10,675
6	Bishoftu	Oromiya	459.4K	72	6,416
7	Hawassa	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	454.2K	63	7,255
8	Jijiga	Somali	430.3K	43	9,914
9	Gonder	Amhara	399.6K	51	7,865
10	Dilla	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	373.0K	75	4,947
11	Jimma	Oromiya	343.1K	54	6,401
12	Mek'elē	Tigray	319.6K	61	5,222
13	Dessie	Amhara	317.9K	31	10,391
14	Kombolcha	Amhara	294.9K	31	9,512
15	Bule Hora	Oromiya	273.4K	20	13,533
16	Arsi Negelle	Oromiya	270.1K	19	14,523
17	Irgalem	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	269.0K	35	7,730
18	Quiha	Tigray	252.6K	18	13,878
19	Bonsa Bota	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	243.2K	19	12,801
20	Harar	Harari People	230.4K	29	7,944
21	Naqamte	Oromiya	230.3K	32	7,196
22	Hossana	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	227.3K	43	5,336
23	Togechane	Somali	221.1K	8	27,634
24	Asella	Oromiya	220.0K	25	8,662
25	Ziway	Oromiya	212.3K	22	9,652
26	Alaba Kulito	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	209.7K	15	14,166
27	Kebri Dehar	Somali	191.9K	16	11,993
28	Ambo	Oromiya	189.9K	21	8,872
29	Jinka	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	185.0K	18	10,164
30	Aleta Wendo	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	180.0K	19	9,280

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ethiopia?: The population of Ethiopia is projected to reach approximately 138,902,185 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Ethiopia?: Life expectancy at birth in Ethiopia is projected to be 68.1 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Ethiopia?: The total fertility rate in Ethiopia is projected to be 3.72 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Ethiopia?: The median age in Ethiopia is projected to be 19.3 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Ethiopia?: Ethiopia's population is projected to be 38.5% children (0-14 years), 58.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.4% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Ethiopia?: Ethiopia's GDP is $121.5 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Ethiopia?: The GDP per capita in Ethiopia is $4,974 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Ethiopia?: The inflation rate in Ethiopia is 11.8%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

11,534

Deaths today

2,177

Net migration today

As of today, Ethiopia has approximately 138,902,185 people. Estimated births today: 11,534; deaths: 2,177.

Watch Ethiopia's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(259)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Ādīs Ᾱbeba (Addis Ababa)★ Capital	Addis Ababa	6.89M	502	13,733
2	Adama	Oromiya	598.4K	68	8,774
3	Bahir Dar	Amhara	507.2K	46	11,025
4	Dire Dawa	Dire Dawa	490.2K	38	12,900
5	Shashamane	Oromiya	461.1K	43	10,675
6	Bishoftu	Oromiya	459.4K	72	6,416
7	Hawassa	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	454.2K	63	7,255
8	Jijiga	Somali	430.3K	43	9,914
9	Gonder	Amhara	399.6K	51	7,865
10	Dilla	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	373.0K	75	4,947
11	Jimma	Oromiya	343.1K	54	6,401
12	Mek'elē	Tigray	319.6K	61	5,222
13	Dessie	Amhara	317.9K	31	10,391
14	Kombolcha	Amhara	294.9K	31	9,512
15	Bule Hora	Oromiya	273.4K	20	13,533
16	Arsi Negelle	Oromiya	270.1K	19	14,523
17	Irgalem	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	269.0K	35	7,730
18	Quiha	Tigray	252.6K	18	13,878
19	Bonsa Bota	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	243.2K	19	12,801
20	Harar	Harari People	230.4K	29	7,944
21	Naqamte	Oromiya	230.3K	32	7,196
22	Hossana	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	227.3K	43	5,336
23	Togechane	Somali	221.1K	8	27,634
24	Asella	Oromiya	220.0K	25	8,662
25	Ziway	Oromiya	212.3K	22	9,652
26	Alaba Kulito	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	209.7K	15	14,166
27	Kebri Dehar	Somali	191.9K	16	11,993
28	Ambo	Oromiya	189.9K	21	8,872
29	Jinka	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	185.0K	18	10,164
30	Aleta Wendo	Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples	180.0K	19	9,280

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ethiopia?: The population of Ethiopia is projected to reach approximately 138,902,185 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Ethiopia?: Life expectancy at birth in Ethiopia is projected to be 68.1 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Ethiopia?: The total fertility rate in Ethiopia is projected to be 3.72 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Ethiopia?: The median age in Ethiopia is projected to be 19.3 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Ethiopia?: Ethiopia's population is projected to be 38.5% children (0-14 years), 58.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.4% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Ethiopia?: Ethiopia's GDP is $121.5 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Ethiopia?: The GDP per capita in Ethiopia is $4,974 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Ethiopia?: The inflation rate in Ethiopia is 11.8%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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