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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Ethiopia is 5.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Ethiopia is 95.1% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Ethiopia is 94.7% lower than Russia.
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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