Demographics of Ethiopia

As of 2026, the population of Ethiopia is projected at 138.90 million, compared to 135.47 million in 2025. It is the second-most populous country in Africa and the tenth-most populous country in the world, accounting for 1.67% of the global population and 8.76% of Africa's population. The population growth rate for 2026 is projected at 2.48%, placing Ethiopia 22th among 237 countries and dependent territories.

There are 69.59 million males and 69.31 million females in Ethiopia. The male population accounts for 50.1%, compared to 49.9% for females. Ethiopia has 285k more males than females. The sex ratio in 2026 is projected at 100.41 males per 100 females. Ethiopia ranks 166th globally in terms of the female-to-male ratio.

In 2026, Ethiopia is projected to record 4.21 million births, the seventh-highest number of births worldwide, accounting for about 3.18% of global births—roughly 11,543 per day, or 481 per hour, or 8 every minute. Meanwhile, the country is expected to record 795k deaths, the 14th highest death toll in the world, representing nearly 1.25% of global deaths—about 2,179 per day, or 91 per hour.

In 2026, Ethiopia is projected to have a life expectancy at birth to reach 68.15 years, approximately 5.62 years below the global average. This places the country 189th worldwide and 21st in Africa. Its life expectancy is comparable to that of Pakistan, Timor-Leste, and Malawi.

In 2026, Ethiopia's total fertility rate (TFR) is projected at 3.72 children per woman, well above the global average. This places Ethiopia 28th worldwide and 26th in Africa, putting it on par with countries such as Liberia, Comoros, and Gambia in terms of overall fertility.

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Ethiopia population

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Ethiopia death and birth rate

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Urban and rural population of Ethiopia

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Ethiopia population by Age Group (2026)