What is the Population of Ethiopia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Ethiopia has a population of approximately 111,652,998 people, making it the 14th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.40% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,104,300 km², the population density is roughly 101 people per km².
| Population | 111,652,998 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 14th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.40% |
| Area | 1,104,300 km² |
| Population density | 101 / km² |
| Demonym | Ethiopian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 14th |
| Japan | 123,210,000 | 11th |
| Philippines | 114,123,600 | 12th |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 13th |
| Egypt | 107,271,260 | 15th |
| Vietnam | 101,343,800 | 16th |
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 17th |
Ethiopia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | 1,066,809 | 23,200 |
| Eritrea | 3,607,000 | 117,600 |
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 580,367 |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 637,657 |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 619,745 |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 1,886,068 |
Ethiopia in context
- Ethiopia covers 1,104,300 km², making it the 26th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan.
- Ethiopia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 111,652,998 people, Ethiopia holds about 25.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ethiopia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Ethiopia — FAQ
What is the population of Ethiopia?
The population of Ethiopia is approximately 111,652,998 (111.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Ethiopia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Ethiopia at approximately 111,652,998 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Ethiopia is the 14th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Ethiopia?
Approximately 111,652,998 people live in Ethiopia, making it the 14th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Ethiopia rank by population?
Ethiopia is the 14th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.40%.
What is the population density of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a population density of roughly 101 people per km², based on a land area of 1,104,300 km².
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