Ethiopia vs Canada
Every indicator for Ethiopia and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Ethiopia | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 135,472,051 | 41,651,653 | +225.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 126 | 2,320 | −94.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 933 | 55,698 | −98.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.6 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,136,240 | 15,634,410 | −92.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 119 | 3 | +4,375.4% |
| Median age (years) | 19.0 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 21.9 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.3 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 13.2 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 24.1 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 922 | 29,347 | −96.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.65 | 1.31 | −50.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.91 | 3.08 | +124.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 7 | 705 | −99.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 138,000 | 72,000 | +91.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.0 | 1.7 | −41.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.28 | 0.35 | −20.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Ethiopia relative to Canada; a positive value favors Ethiopia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Canada is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Ethiopia leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 104 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 705 against Ethiopia's 7 — roughly 104 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 55,698 against Ethiopia's 933 — roughly 60 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Ethiopia stands at 119 against Canada's 3 — roughly 45 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 29,347 against Ethiopia's 922 — roughly 32 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 2,320 against Ethiopia's 126 — roughly 18 times as much.
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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