This statistic shows the biggest cities in Ethiopia in 2022. In 2022, approximately 3.86 million people lived in Adis Abeba, making it the biggest city in Ethiopia.

Geographic Coordinate System: GCS_WGS_1984 Datum: D_WGS_1984 Source: Ethiopian Road Authority (ERA)

Population in largest city in Ethiopia was reported at 5703628 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Ethiopia ET: Population in Largest City data was reported at 4,215,965.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,039,927.000 Person for 2016. Ethiopia ET: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 1,690,413.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,215,965.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 519,177.000 Person in 1960. Ethiopia ET: Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ethiopia – Table ET.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Ethiopia was reported at 18.25 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Lagos, in Nigeria, ranked as the most populated city in Africa as of 2024, with an estimated population of roughly nine million inhabitants living in the city proper. Kinshasa, in Congo, and Cairo, in Egypt, followed with some 7.8 million and 7.7 million dwellers. Among the 15 largest cities in the continent, another two, Kano, and Ibadan, were located in Nigeria, the most populated country in Africa. Population density trends in Africa As of 2022, Africa exhibited a population density of 48.3 individuals per square kilometer. At the beginning of 2000, the population density across the continent has experienced a consistent annual increment. Projections indicated that the average population residing within each square kilometer would rise to approximately 54 by the year 2027. Moreover, Mauritius stood out as the African nation with the most elevated population density, exceeding 640 individuals per square kilometre. Mauritius possesses one of the most compact territories on the continent, a factor that significantly influences its high population density. Urbanization dynamics in Africa The urbanization rate in Africa was anticipated to reach close to 44 percent in 2021. Urbanization across the continent has consistently risen since 2000, with urban areas accommodating 35 percent of the total population. This trajectory is projected to continue its ascent in the years ahead. Nevertheless, the distribution between rural and urban populations shows remarkable diversity throughout the continent. In 2021, Gabon and Libya stood out as Africa’s most urbanized nations, each surpassing 80 percent urbanization. In 2023, Africa's population was estimated to expand by 2.35 percent compared to the preceding year. Since 2000, the population growth rate across the continent has consistently exceeded 2.45 percent, reaching its pinnacle at 2.59 percent between 2012 and 2013. Although the growth rate has experienced a deceleration, Africa's population will persistently grow significantly in the forthcoming years.

Accessibility to major cities dataset is modelled as raster-based travel time/cost analysis, computed for the largest cities (>50k habitants) in the country. This 1km resolution raster dataset is part of FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative, Geographical Information Systems - Multicriteria Decision Analysis (GIS-MCDA) aimed at the identification of value chain infrastructure sites (or optimal location).

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Addis Ababa, Ethiopia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Points represent major cities in Ethiopia

Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. As of 2025, the country counted over 237.5 million individuals, whereas Ethiopia, which ranked second, has around 135.5 million inhabitants. Egypt registered the largest population in North Africa, reaching nearly 118.4 million people. In terms of inhabitants per square kilometer, Nigeria only ranked seventh, while Mauritius had the highest population density on the whole African continent in 2023. The fastest-growing world region Africa is the second most populous continent in the world, after Asia. Nevertheless, Africa records the highest growth rate worldwide, with figures rising by over two percent every year. In some countries, such as Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad, the population increase peaks at over three percent. With so many births, Africa is also the youngest continent in the world. However, this coincides with a low life expectancy. African cities on the rise The last decades have seen high urbanization rates in Asia, mainly in China and India. However, African cities are currently growing at larger rates. Indeed, most of the fastest-growing cities in the world are located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Gwagwalada, in Nigeria, and Kabinda, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ranked first worldwide. By 2035, instead, Africa's fastest-growing cities are forecast to be Bujumbura, in Burundi, and Zinder, Nigeria.

Accessibility to regional cities dataset is modeled as raster-based travel time/cost analysis, computed for the largest cities surrounding the country. The following cities are included: City - Population Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 5 153 002 Asmara, Eritrea - 1 258 001 Sohag, Egypt - 979 800 Wau, South Sudan - 328 651 Abeche, Chad - 83 155 This 500m resolution raster dataset is part of FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative, Geographical Information Systems - Multicriteria Decision Analysis (GIS-MCDA) aimed at the identification of value chain infrastructure sites (or optimal location).

Traffic congestion poses a persistent and escalating problem for major cities in both developed and developing countries, exerting a direct impact on the economic growth and development of these urban areas. Quantifying the extent of traffic congestion is the fundamental initial step in comprehending the severity of traffic congestion in order to devise effective methods for alleviation. The city of Addis Ababa is currently experiencing significant traffic congestion at its main intersections. The primary aim of this research is to assess the current level of traffic congestion at specific intersections. The assessment of traffic congestion was conducted using the travel time method. Data on travel time, traffic volume, and travel speed were gathered at three blocks and two intersections using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The travel rate, delay rate, and total travel delay (in vehicle-minutes) were computed. The total vehicle-minute delay for the selected three segments is estimated to be approximately 12,708 vehicle-minutes (or 212 vehicle-hours). The text reveals the significance of measuring the various components of traffic congestion in order to ensure a sustainable traffic system. It also highlights the importance of maintaining a satisfactory level of service for the future sustainability of City.

Addis Ababa, in Ethiopia, ranked as the most expensive city to live in Africa as of 2024, considering consumer goods prices. The Ethiopian capital obtained an index score of ****, followed by Harare, in Zimbabwe, with ****. Morocco and South Africa were the countries with the most representatives among the ** cities with the highest cost of living in Africa.

The metropolitan area of Lagos in Nigeria counted over 14 million middle-class people as of 2018. This was the highest number in Africa. Addis Ababa in Ethiopia followed with 2.7 million individuals belonging to the middle class. The middle-class population included people who had a disposable income of over 75 percent of their salary, were employed, had a business activity, or were in education, and had at least a secondary school degree.

ET：最大城市人口在12-01-2017达4,215,965.000人，相较于12-01-2016的4,039,927.000人有所增长。ET：最大城市人口数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2017期间平均值为1,690,413.500人，共58份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2017，达4,215,965.000人，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1960，为519,177.000人。CEIC提供的ET：最大城市人口数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于全球数据库的埃塞俄比亚 – Table ET.World Bank.WDI：人口和城市化进程统计。

ET：最大城市人口：占城镇人口百分比在12-01-2017达15.931%，相较于12-01-2016的16.255%有所下降。ET：最大城市人口：占城镇人口百分比数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2017期间平均值为29.736%，共58份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-1960，达36.434%，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-2017，为15.931%。CEIC提供的ET：最大城市人口：占城镇人口百分比数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于Global Database的埃塞俄比亚 – 表 ET.世界银行：人口和城市化进程统计。

As of 2018, more than 60 million people were living in urban areas in East Africa. Ethiopia was the country with the largest urban residents in the region, in terms of absolute numbers, roughly 23 million. In its turn, in Djibouti, 760 thousand people lived in urban areas by the same period. Even though, the country was the most urbanized in East Africa, with a share of 78 percent of urban population, in 2018.

Weighted prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections among female sex workers in the study cities/towns, Ethiopia, 2020 (N = 6085).

Socio-demographic characteristics among female sex workers in cities/towns, Ethiopia, 2020 (N = 6085).

Distributions of female sex workers by cities/town in Ethiopia, 2020 (N = 6085).