Ethiopia Population Clock

Ethiopia population

141,927,839

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.58%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Ethiopia

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Ethiopia is 141,927,838, growing at an annual rate of 2.58%. That works out to a net change of approximately 9,348 people per day or 389 per hour.

The population change in Ethiopia is driven by three components: approximately 4,176,742 births per year and 785,724 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.58% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 3.81 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Ethiopia is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Ethiopia?

The current population of Ethiopia is approximately 141,927,838, growing at 2.58% per year.

How fast is the population of Ethiopia changing?

By approximately 9,348 people per day, or 389 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Ethiopia?

Yes. With approximately 4,176,742 births and 785,724 deaths per year, Ethiopia has a natural population increase of about 3,391,018 people annually.

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