Ethiopia vs Egypt
Every indicator for Ethiopia and Egypt side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Ethiopia | Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 135,472,051 | 118,365,995 | +14.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 126 | 365 | −65.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 933 | 3,086 | −69.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.6 | 71.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,136,240 | 1,001,450 | +13.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 119 | 118 | +0.9% |
| Median age (years) | 19.0 | 24.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 21.9 | 74.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.3 | 6.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 13.2 | 14.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 24.1 | 42.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 922 | 2,396 | −61.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.65 | 0.67 | −3.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.91 | 2.93 | +135.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 7 | 20 | −66.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 138,000 | 836,000 | −83.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.0 | 7.1 | −85.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.28 | 2.76 | −89.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Ethiopia relative to Egypt; a positive value favors Ethiopia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Egypt is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Ethiopia leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 9.9 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Egypt's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.76) is about 9.9 times Ethiopia's (0.28).
- Egypt's armed forces per 1,000 people (7.1) is about 6.9 times Ethiopia's (1.0).
- Egypt's armed forces personnel (2020) (836,000) is about 6.1 times Ethiopia's (138,000).
- Egypt's gdp per capita (3,086) is about 3.3 times Ethiopia's (933).
- Egypt's military expenditure per capita (20) is about 3.0 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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