Ethiopia vs Russia
Every indicator for Ethiopia and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Ethiopia | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 135,472,051 | 143,513,328 | −5.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 126 | 2,561 | −95.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 933 | 17,547 | −94.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.6 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,136,240 | 17,125,190 | −93.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 119 | 8 | +1,322.7% |
| Median age (years) | 19.0 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 21.9 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.3 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 13.2 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 24.1 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 922 | 148,967 | −99.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.65 | 7.05 | −90.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.91 | 18.90 | −63.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 7 | 1,038 | −99.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 138,000 | 1,454,000 | −90.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.0 | 10.1 | −89.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.28 | 1.98 | −85.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Ethiopia relative to Russia; a positive value favors Ethiopia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Ethiopia leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 162 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Ethiopia's 922 — roughly 162 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,038 against Ethiopia's 7 — roughly 153 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 2,561 against Ethiopia's 126 — roughly 20 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,547 against Ethiopia's 933 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Ethiopia's 1,136,240 — roughly 15 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
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