The total population in Ethiopia was estimated at 132.1 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ethiopia Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Historical dataset showing total population for Ethiopia by year from 1950 to 2025.

The total population of Ethiopia was estimated at 108.41 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by 75.97 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by 10.84 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Actual value and historical data chart for Ethiopia Urban Population Percent Of Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Ethiopia Population Growth Annual Percent

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Ethiopia including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

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

Actual value and historical data chart for Ethiopia Population Ages 0 14 Percent Of Total

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 Chad, South Sudan, Somalia, and the Central African Republic, the population increase peaks at over 3.4 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. African cities are also growing at large rates. Indeed, the continent has three megacities and is expected to add four more by 2050. Furthermore, Africa's fastest-growing cities are forecast to be Bujumbura, in Burundi, and Zinder, Nigeria, by 2035.

This dataset provides population data for Ethiopia, disaggregated by regional states. The data is available in vector format, allowing for spatial visualization. Cross-border settlements are represented separately in a standalone file titled "Crosses Boundary." The dataset includes total population figures and population density, adjusted to match the corresponding official United Nations population estimates that have been prepared by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat (2019 Revision of World Population Prospects).

Actual value and historical data chart for Ethiopia Population Female Percent Of Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Ethiopia Rural Population Percent Of Total Population

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Nazret, Ethiopia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Mekele, Ethiopia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

There were 1 492 000 Linkedin users in Ethiopia in February 2025, which accounted for 1.1% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (730 000).

Actual value and historical data chart for Ethiopia Population Ages 15 64 Percent Of Total

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Gondar, Ethiopia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Ethiopia Population Ages 5 9 Male Percent Of Male Population

There were 10 529 000 Facebook users in Ethiopia in January 2025, which accounted for 8% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 66.4%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (4 700 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 3 100 000.

Actual value and historical data chart for Ethiopia Population Male Percent Of Total