“Despite a 7.61% GDP growth, Ethiopia struggles with conflict, limited access to basic services, and a high need for humanitarian and health assistance. The country's population of 132 million faces numerous challenges, including a 21.04% inflation rate and a 38.60% poverty headcount. Women in Ethiopia continue to face significant barriers, with a 43.07% female labour force participation rate and a 41.91% representation in parliament.”
37/100
Need
Humanitarian pressure
39/100
Opportunity
Growth potential
38/100
Stability
Governance score
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Ethiopia faces significant humanitarian and health challenges
Despite a 7.61% GDP growth, Ethiopia struggles with conflict, limited access to basic services, and a high need for humanitarian and health assistance. The country's population of 132 million faces numerous challenges, including a 21.04% inflation rate and a 38.60% poverty headcount. Women in Ethiopia continue to face significant barriers, with a 43.07% female labour force participation rate and a 41.91% representation in parliament.
•Ethiopia's high conflict pressure and limited access to basic services hinder its economic growth and development.
•The country's 48.83% bank account ownership rate and 65.08 mobile subscriptions per 100 people indicate a growing digital economy.
•Ethiopia's 2.30% government education expenditure and 54.44% primary completion rate suggest a need for increased investment in education.
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Ethiopia is home to the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most impressive architectural achievements in African history.
Conflict Pressure: Very High (ACLED, 2026)Internally Displaced Persons: 2378000 people (UNHCR, 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
7.61%
Annual % change in national economic output. Global average: ~3%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
GDP per Capita
1 133.88USD
GDP per person in current USD. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~$1,700.
World Bank (2024)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)
21.04%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Internet Access
21.94%
Share of population using the internet. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Life Expectancy
65.96years
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
132 059 767
World Bank (2024)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
23.62%
Share of population living in urban areas. Africa average: ~44%.
World Bank (2024)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%.