Ethiopia vs India
Every indicator for Ethiopia and India side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Ethiopia | India | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 135,472,051 | 1,463,865,525 | −90.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 126 | 3,956 | −96.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 933 | 2,702 | −65.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.6 | 72.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,136,240 | 3,287,260 | −65.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 119 | 445 | −73.2% |
| Median age (years) | 19.0 | 28.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 21.9 | 70.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.3 | 4.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 13.2 | 2.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 24.1 | 35.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 922 | 86,126 | −98.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.65 | 2.27 | −71.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.91 | 7.63 | −9.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 7 | 59 | −88.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 138,000 | 3,068,000 | −95.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.0 | 2.1 | −51.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.28 | 0.58 | −51.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Ethiopia relative to India; a positive value favors Ethiopia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
India records the higher figure on all 12 comparable indicators, Ethiopia on none. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024); the two come closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 86,126 against Ethiopia's 922 — roughly 93 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,956 against Ethiopia's 126 — roughly 31 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,068,000 against Ethiopia's 138,000 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 1,463,865,525 against Ethiopia's 135,472,051 — roughly 11 times as much.
- India's military expenditure per capita (59) is about 8.6 times Ethiopia's (7).
Frequently asked questions
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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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