Total current population for Ethiopia in 2025 is 132,938,555, a 2.48% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Ethiopia in 2024 was <strong>129,719,719</strong>, a <strong>0.8% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Ethiopia in 2023 was <strong>128,691,692</strong>, a <strong>2.64% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Ethiopia in 2022 was <strong>125,384,287</strong>, a <strong>2.66% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

The total population in Ethiopia was estimated at 126.5 million people in 2023, 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.

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

The total population of Ethiopia was estimated at approximately 108.41 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 75.97 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 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.

Population growth (annual %) in Ethiopia was reported at 2.6036 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Ethiopia population density for 2021 was 106.58, a 2.64% increase from 2020.

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<li>Ethiopia population density for 2020 was <strong>103.84</strong>, a <strong>2.69% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Ethiopia population density for 2019 was <strong>101.12</strong>, a <strong>2.69% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Ethiopia population density for 2018 was <strong>98.47</strong>, a <strong>2.71% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
</ul>Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in Ethiopia was reported at 39.37 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population, female in Ethiopia was reported at 64205530 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Ethiopia was reported at 50.11 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, total in Ethiopia was reported at 128691692 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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

There were 1 592 000 Linkedin users in Ethiopia in May 2025, which accounted for 1.2% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (730 000).

There were 9 409 300 Facebook users in Ethiopia in May 2025, which accounted for 7.3% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 66.7%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (4 200 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 2 800 000.

As of 2023, the total population of Africa was over 1.48 billion. The number of inhabitants on the continent increased annually from 2000 onwards. In comparison, the total population was around 831 million in 2000. According to forecasts, Africa will experience impressive population growth in the coming years and would nearly reach the Asian population by 2100. Over 200 million people in Nigeria Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. In 2023, the country’s population exceeded 223 million people. Ethiopia followed with a population of around 127 million, while Egypt ranked third, accounting for approximately 113 million individuals. Other leading African countries in terms of population were the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, and Kenya. Additionally, Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad recorded the highest population growth rate on the continent in 2023, with the number of residents rising by over 3.08 percent compared to the previous year. On the other hand, the populations of Tunisia and Eswatini registered a growth rate below 0.85 percent, while for Mauritius and Seychelles, it was negative. Drivers for population growth Several factors have driven Africa’s population growth. For instance, the annual number of births on the continent has risen constantly over the years, jumping from nearly 32 million in 2000 to almost 46 million in 2023. Moreover, despite the constant decline in the number of births per woman, the continent’s fertility rate has remained considerably above the global average. Each woman in Africa had an average of over four children throughout her reproductive years as of 2021, compared to a world rate of around two births per woman. At the same time, improved health and living conditions contributed to decreasing mortality rate and increasing life expectancy in recent years, driving population growth.

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

Population ages 15-64, female in Ethiopia was reported at 37098451 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population ages 15-64, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 60-64, male (% of male population) in Ethiopia was reported at 1.7545 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population ages 50-64, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 15-64, total in Ethiopia was reported at 73950174 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population ages 15-64, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Historical chart and dataset showing Ethiopia death rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) in Ethiopia was reported at 57.15 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Population ages 15-64, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.