Ethiopia
- Capital:
- Addis Ababa
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Addis Ababa, Gonder, Mekele
- Abbreviation:
- ETH
138,902,185
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
138,902,185
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Ethiopia's population is projected to be 361,920,507 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 138,902,185 | 2.61% | 10 |
| 2025 | 135,472,051 | 2.64% | 10 |
| 2020 | 118,917,671 | 2.75% | 12 |
| 2019 | 115,737,383 | 2.73% | 12 |
| 2018 | 112,664,152 | 2.73% | 12 |
| 2017 | 109,666,481 | 2.76% | 12 |
| 2015 | 103,867,135 | 2.79% | 13 |
| 2010 | 90,538,514 | 2.93% | 13 |
| 2005 | 78,367,470 | 3.06% | 16 |
| 2000 | 67,411,494 | 3.22% | 16 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 138,902,185 | 2.61% | 10 |
| 2032 | 159,923,899 | 2.35% | 9 |
| 2037 | 177,661,138 | 2.13% | 9 |
| 2042 | 195,695,304 | 1.95% | 9 |
| 2047 | 214,023,508 | 1.81% | 8 |
| 2052 | 232,351,187 | 1.66% | 7 |
| 2057 | 250,236,662 | 1.49% | 8 |
| 2062 | 267,645,242 | 1.35% | 8 |
| 2067 | 284,228,959 | 1.21% | 8 |
| 2072 | 299,991,562 | 1.08% | 8 |
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Addis Ababa has a metropolitan area population of 4,229,569, comprising 3.04%% of Ethiopia's total population.
As of 2026, Ethiopia has a total population of 138,902,185, ranking as the 10th most populous nation in the world.
Ethiopia has a net population change of approximately 9,433 people per day, driven by 11,535 births, 2,177 deaths, and net immigration of 75 people.
Ethiopia represents 1.74% of the total global population and 8.76% of Africa's population.
Ethiopia has a population density of 138.9 people per km² (approximately 359.8 per mi²), making it the 90th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 14.96% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Ethiopia is Oromo (35.8%) , followed by Amhara (24.1%) .
As of 2026, Ethiopian Orthodox is the largest religion in Ethiopia, comprising 43.8% of the population.