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Ethiopia: key facts and figures
Ethiopia has 132.1 million people, Amharic as an official language, the Ethiopian Birr and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 187th of 192 countries for mean years of schooling.
132.1 millionpeople
ETBcurrency
Amharicofficial language
+251calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Ethiopia differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
132.1 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.62%
- Fertility rate3.9 per woman#26
- Aged 65 and over3.23%#163
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$933Output per person
- Total economy$126.4 billion#65
- Real growth+9.8%#6
- Inflation13.2%#20
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.497Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.326#152
- Life expectancy67.3 years#146
- Mean schooling2.4 years#187
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Ethiopian BirrCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeETB
- SymbolETB
- CapitalAddis Ababa
Languages
which languages hold official status
AmharicOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type F, Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+251
- Time zoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 7Ethiopian Christmas
- Jan 19Timket
- Mar 2Adwa Victory Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
22%Internet use
- E-government index0.311#169
- Global rank#169
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointEthiopian Highlands and Rift Valley
- ClimateStrongly elevation-dependent, from cool highlands to hot arid lowlands, with seasonal rainfall patterns.
Education
how the school system is structured
7Primary entry age
- Primary completion benchmark91.0%*
- Lower secondary benchmark76.0%*
- Pre-primary participation benchmark62.0%*
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