Ethiopia (officially Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia) is an independent country located in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 111,652,998 people, it ranks #14 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 1,104,300 km² (#28 globally), with a population density of 101 people per km². The capital city is Addis Ababa. The official language is Amharic.
Key Facts
Population
111,652,998
#14 world ranking
Area
1,104,300 km²
#28 world ranking
Population Density
101/km²
Capital
Addis Ababa
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+03:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
6
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+251
Languages
- Amharic— see all countries
Currency
- Ethiopian birr (Br)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (6)
Countries bordering Ethiopia →
Kenya
Sudan
Somalia
South Sudan
Eritrea
DjiboutiCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What is the population of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a population of 111,652,998 people, ranking #14 in the world by population.
How big is Ethiopia?
Ethiopia covers an area of 1,104,300 km², ranking #28 in the world by area. The population density is 101 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Ethiopia?
The official languages of Ethiopia are: Amharic.
What is the currency of Ethiopia?
The currency of Ethiopia is Ethiopian birr (Br).
What countries border Ethiopia?
Ethiopia shares borders with 6 countries: Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti.