United Kingdom vs Ethiopia
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Ethiopia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Ethiopia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 135,472,051 | −48.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 126 | +3,077.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 933 | +6,073.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 67.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 1,136,240 | −78.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 119 | +139.2% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 19.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 21.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 3.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 13.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 24.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 922 | +8,768.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 0.65 | +250.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 6.91 | −24.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 7 | +17,189.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 138,000 | +10.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 1.0 | +116.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 0.28 | +60.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Ethiopia; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Ethiopia leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 173 times; they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 1,177 against Ethiopia's 7 — roughly 173 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 81,763 against Ethiopia's 922 — roughly 89 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 57,602 against Ethiopia's 933 — roughly 62 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 4,003 against Ethiopia's 126 — roughly 32 times as much.
- Ethiopia's area (1,136,240) is about 4.7 times United Kingdom's (243,610).
Frequently asked questions
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