“Ethiopia's 9.77% GDP growth is hindered by conflict and limited access to basic services. The country faces significant humanitarian and health pressures, with a need score of 36. Women in Ethiopia continue to face barriers, with a female labour force participation rate of 43.07%.”
Ethiopia's 9.77% GDP growth is hindered by conflict and limited access to basic services. The country faces significant humanitarian and health pressures, with a need score of 36. Women in Ethiopia continue to face barriers, with a female labour force participation rate of 43.07%.
•Ethiopia has a low internet access rate of 22% and 25.50% electricity access, hindering economic growth.
•The country's conflict pressure is classified as 'Very High', posing significant risks to stability and development.
•Ethiopia has a high under-5 mortality rate of 52 per 1,000, indicating significant health challenges.
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Ethiopia has the largest population of internally displaced persons in Africa, with over 2.378 million people affected by conflict and displacement.
Conflict Pressure: Very High (ACLED, 2026)High Under-5 Mortality Rate: 52 per 1,000 (WHO GHO, 2024)
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Key Indicators
Bank Account Ownership
48.83%
% of adults with a bank or mobile money account. Africa average: ~55%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Agricultural Land
34.08% land
% of land used for crops or livestock. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Conflict Pressure
Very High
ACLED (2026)Updated today
Internet Access
22%
GSMA (2025)Updated today
Government Education Expenditure
2.3% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Electricity Access
25.5%
Share of population with access to electricity. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~47%.
UN SDG (2010)Updated today
Energy Use per Capita
382.18kg oil eq
World Bank (2023)Updated today
FDI Inflows
2.69% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Female Labour Force Participation
43.07%
Share of women ages 15+ who are employed or seeking work. Global average: ~47%.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Forest Area
14.93% land
% of land covered by forest. Africa average: ~22%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
GDP Growth
9.77%
Annual % change in national economic output. Global average: ~3%.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
GDP per Capita
932.73USD
GDP per person in current USD. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~$1,700.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Gini Index
31.1
Income inequality index 0–100. Higher = more unequal. Africa average: ~43.
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Under-5 Mortality
52per 1k
WHO GHO (2024)Data aging
Current Health Expenditure
2.8% GDP
Government + private health spending as % of GDP. Global average: ~10%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Internally Displaced Persons
2 378 000people
People displaced within their own country. Africa hosts the most IDPs globally. Source: UNHCR.
UNHCR (2024)Updated today
Inflation (CPI)
13.23%
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Internet Access
21.94%
Share of population using the internet. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Life Expectancy
69.75years
Average years a newborn is expected to live. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~62 years.
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Adult Literacy Rate
60.46%
Share of adults (15+) who can read and write. Africa average: ~70%.
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Maternal Mortality
194.94per 100k
Deaths per 100,000 live births. Global average: 223; sub-Saharan Africa: ~450.
WHO GHO (2023)Updated today
Mobile Subscriptions
65.08per 100
SIM cards per 100 people (can exceed 100 due to multiple SIMs). Africa average: ~85.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Under-5 Mortality
44.5per 1k
Deaths per 1,000 live births before age 5. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~65.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
NCD Premature Mortality (30–70)
16.8%
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Obesity Prevalence
2.92%
WHO GHO (2024)Updated today
Medical Doctors
1.56per 10k
Medical doctors per 10,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~2.2.
WHO GHO (2024)Updated today
Political Stability Index
-1.97/100
World Governance Indicators score 0–100. Higher = more stable. Normalized from -2.5/+2.5 scale.
World Bank WGI (2023)Updated today
Population
135 472 051
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Poverty Headcount ($2.15/day)
38.6%
Share of population living on less than $2.15/day. Global extreme poverty threshold.
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Primary Completion Rate
54.44%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Protected Areas
17% total
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Renewable Electricity Output
95.43%
% of electricity from renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind, geothermal).
World Bank (2020)Updated today
Safe Sanitation Access
8.05%
Share using safely managed sanitation. Global average: ~57%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Population in Slums
64.31% urban
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Undernourishment Prevalence
19.7%
Share of population with insufficient food intake. Africa average: ~20%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Unemployment Rate
3.32%
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Urban Population Share
24.11%
Share of population living in urban areas. Africa average: ~44%.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Safe Drinking Water Access
13.55%
Share using safely managed drinking water. Global average: ~74%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Women in Parliament
41.91%
Share of parliamentary seats held by women. Global average: ~27%.