Ethiopia Population Live (2026)
The live population of Ethiopia, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the largest countries on Earth.
Ethiopia has an estimated population of about 129.7 million people in 2026 — 1.57% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 11th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Ethiopia's latest birth rate (30.4 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6 per 1,000).
Is the population of Ethiopia growing?
Yes. Around 10,804 babies are born in Ethiopia every day — about 450 an hour — while around 2,132 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 8,672 people a day, or about 3.2 million a year: a growth rate of 2.44% before migration. At that pace the population would double in roughly 29 years. Ethiopia has the 5th fastest natural growth of the 72 countries we track.
A birth rate of 30.4 per 1,000 people is very high by global standards — close to double the world average of about 16.9 — and is typical of countries where families are large and the population is very young. It ranks 6th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Ethiopia's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Ethiopia
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 7.5 | 1.5 | 6.0 |
| Per hour | 450 | 89 | 361 |
| Per day | 10,804 | 2,132 | 8,672 |
| Per week | 75,628 | 14,927 | 60,702 |
| Per year | 3,943,479 | 778,318 | 3,165,161 |
How crowded is Ethiopia?
With about 129.7 million people living on 1,104,300 km², Ethiopia has roughly 117.5 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (27th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Ethiopia
A baby born in Ethiopia today can expect to live about 67.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is below the world average (61st of 72), mostly because more children die young and access to healthcare is more limited than in richer countries. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $925 per person (69th of 72), Ethiopia is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Ethiopia at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 129,719,719 | 11 |
| Births per day | 10,804 | 7 |
| Deaths per day | 2,132 | 14 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 30.4 | 6 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6 | 53 |
| Natural growth rate | 2.44% / year | 5 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 61 |
| Population density | 117.5 / km² | 27 |
| GDP per person | $925 | 69 |
| Area | 1,104,300 km² | — |
| Capital | Addis Ababa | — |
| Languages | Amharic | — |
| Currency | Ethiopian Birr (Br) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Ethiopia's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Ethiopia's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ethiopia in 2026?
The population of Ethiopia in 2026 is estimated at about 129.7 million people, which is around 1.57% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Ethiopia every day?
About 10,804 babies are born in Ethiopia every day — roughly 450 per hour, or 3.9 million per year — based on a birth rate of 30.4 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Ethiopia every day?
About 2,132 people die in Ethiopia every day — roughly 89 per hour, or 778,318 per year — based on a death rate of 6 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Ethiopia growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 8,672 people a day, a natural growth rate of 2.44% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Ethiopia?
Life expectancy at birth in Ethiopia is about 67.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Ethiopia population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Ethiopia's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.