Ethiopia vs France
Every indicator for Ethiopia and France side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Ethiopia | France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 135,472,051 | 68,720,337 | +97.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 126 | 3,366 | −96.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 933 | 48,986 | −98.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.6 | 83.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,136,240 | 606,410 | +87.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 119 | 113 | +5.2% |
| Median age (years) | 19.0 | 42.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 21.9 | 88.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.3 | 7.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 13.2 | 0.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 24.1 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 922 | 64,675 | −98.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.65 | 2.05 | −68.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.91 | 3.59 | +92.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 7 | 941 | −99.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 138,000 | 304,000 | −54.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.0 | 4.4 | −77.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.28 | 1.00 | −72.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Ethiopia relative to France; a positive value favors Ethiopia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Ethiopia is 97.1% higher than France.
- On gdp (nominal), Ethiopia is 96.3% lower than France.
- On gdp per capita, Ethiopia is 98.1% lower than France.
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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