Quick Data on Ethiopia
| Short Name | Ethiopia |
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Long Name | Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia |
| Country Code | ET |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 1,104,300 sq km |
| Population | 108,113,150 |
| Language | Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Tigrigna (Tigrinya), Afar |
| Nationality | Ethiopian(s) |
Geography of Ethiopia
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 8 00 N, 38 00 E, Ethiopia neighbors Djibouti 342 km, Eritrea 1033 km, Kenya 867 km, Somalia 1640 km, South Sudan 1299 km, Sudan 744 km. The terrain in Ethiopia is described as high plateau with central mountain range divided by Great Rift Valley, with an average elevation point of 1,330 m. The climate of Ethiopia: tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation.
| Surface Total | 1,104,300 sq km |
| Land Surface | 1,096,570 sq km |
| Water Surface | 7,730 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 5,925 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Djibouti 342 km, Eritrea 1033 km, Kenya 867 km, Somalia 1640 km, South Sudan 1299 km, Sudan 744 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Danakil Depression -125 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Ras Dejen 4,550 m |
Resources of Ethiopia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being small reserves of gold, platinum, copper, potash, natural gas, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 36.30% of Ethiopia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 12.20%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 36.30% | 398,055 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 2,900 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 12.20% | 133,782 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 51.50% | 564,734 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Ethiopia
The population of the country is estimated at 108,113,150 people, with the biggest urban area having 4.794 million ADDIS ABABA (capital) (2020). Known as Ethiopian(s), the people from Ethiopia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Oromo 34.9%, Amhara (Amara) 27.9%, Tigray (Tigrinya) 7.3%, Sidama 4.1%, Welaita 3%, Gurage 2.8%, Somali (Somalie) 2.7%, Hadiya 2.2%, Afar (Affar) .6%, other 12.6% (2016 est.). The official language is Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Tigrigna (Tigrinya), Afar. Religions: Ethiopian Orthodox 43.8%, Muslim 31.3%, Protestant 22.8%, Catholic 0.7%, traditional .6%, other 0.8% (2016 est.).
| Population | 108,113,150 |
| Nationality | Ethiopian(s) |
| Official Language | Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Tigrigna (Tigrinya), Afar |
| Other Languages | Oromo (official working language in the State of Oromiya) 33.8%, Amharic (official national language) 29.3%, Somali (official working language of the State of Sumale) 6.2%, Tigrigna (Tigrinya) (official working language of the State of Tigray) 5.9%, Sidamo 4%, Wolaytta 2.2%, Gurage 2%, Afar (official working language of the State of Afar) 1.7%, Hadiyya 1.7%, Gamo 1.5%, Gedeo 1.3%, Opuuo 1.2%, Kafa 1.1%, other 8.1%, English (major foreign language taught in schools), Arabic (2007 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 31.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 5.9 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 21.70% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.1 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 0.3 beds/1,000 population (2016) |
Governing Type of Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a federal parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system.
| Governing Type | federal parliamentary republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Ethiopia |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 4 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Ethiopia
From a population total of 108,113,150, the labor force is 52.82 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cereals, coffee, oilseed, cotton, sugarcane, vegetables, khat, cut flowers; hides, cattle, sheep, goats; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: food processing, beverages, textiles, leather, garments, chemicals, metals processing, cement. Its exports cover coffee (27%, by value), oilseeds (17%), edible vegetables including khat (17%), gold (13%), flowers (7%), live animals (7%), raw leather products (3%), meat products (3%). The main import products are: machinery and aircraft (14%, by value), metal and metal products, (14%), electrical materials, (13%), petroleum products (12%), motor vehicles, (10%), chemicals and fertilizers (4%).
| Exports | $3.23 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $15.59 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Sudan 23.3%, Switzerland 10.2%, China 8.1%, Somalia 6.6%, Netherlands 6.2%, US 4.7%, Germany 4.7%, Saudi Arabia 4.6%, UK 4.6% (2017) |
| Import Partners | China 24.1%, Saudi Arabia 10.1%, India 6.4%, Kuwait 5.3%, France 5.2% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $2,200 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 11.15 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 58 million (2017) |
| Internet Users | 15,731,741 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 15.40% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Ethiopia, statistics sectio
