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Ethiopia Population Pyramid 2036

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2036
Population: 174,097,775

Year

-5 -1   2036  +1 +5

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Summary

Ethiopia in 2036

In 2036, Ethiopia is projected to have a population of 174,097,775 people. Ten years before, in 2026, the projected population is 138,902,185 — 25.3% lower.

With a projected median age of 22.3 years, Ethiopia would have a youth dependency ratio of 58.5 and an old-age dependency ratio of 6.9 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #9 of 201 by population Ranks #174 of 201 by median age Ranks #20 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Ethiopia
Population
174,097,775
Median age
22.3
0-14 %
35.4%
65+ %
4.2%
Child dependency
58.5
Old-age dependency
6.9
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
225,021,875
Population 2100
367,289,597
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 3.99

The fertility rate of Ethiopia was 3.99 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 67.3

Life expectancy at birth was 67.3 years in 2023: 70.7 for women and 64.1 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Ethiopia
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,136,930 immigrants live in Ethiopia, 0.9% of the population.

South Sudan443,743
Somalia389,246
Eritrea176,860
Sudan88,958
China26,824
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,240,589 people born in Ethiopia live in other countries.

United States of America363,811
Saudi Arabia180,746
Sudan121,969
South Africa104,402
Israel101,417
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Ethiopia compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Ethiopia 174,097,775 22.3
Tanzania 94,420,812 20.0
Kenya 69,818,886 24.0
Uganda 66,573,733 20.6
Mozambique 47,548,670 19.4
Frequently asked questions about Ethiopia's population
How many people are projected to live in Ethiopia in 2036?
Ethiopia is projected to have a population of 174,097,775 in 2036.
Is Ethiopia's population growing or shrinking?
Ethiopia's population grew 25.3% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 225,021,875 by 2050.
What is the median age in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia's median age is 22.3 years.
What share of Ethiopia's population is over 65 or under 15?
4.2% of Ethiopia's population is 65 or older, and 35.4% is under 15.
What shape is Ethiopia's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Ethiopia has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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