United States vs Ethiopia
Every indicator for United States and Ethiopia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United States | Ethiopia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 341,784,857 | 135,472,051 | +152.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 30,770 | 126 | +24,320.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 90,027 | 933 | +9,549.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 67.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,831,510 | 1,136,240 | +765.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 35 | 119 | −70.8% |
| Median age (years) | 38.3 | 19.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.7 | 21.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.2 | 3.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 13.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.2 | 24.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 997,309 | 922 | +108,068.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.42 | 0.65 | +426.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 9.11 | 6.91 | +31.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 2,918 | 7 | +42,774.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 1,395,000 | 138,000 | +910.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.1 | 1.0 | +300.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.84 | 0.28 | +200.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United States relative to Ethiopia; a positive value favors United States. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), United States is 152.3% higher than Ethiopia.
- On gdp (nominal), United States is 24,320.6% higher than Ethiopia.
- On gdp per capita, United States is 9,549.2% higher than Ethiopia.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI