Ethiopia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Ethiopia has one of East Africa’s largest economies, supported by agriculture, manufacturing, construction, services, transport, infrastructure investment, and a large domestic market. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the country’s expanding economic output compares with its rapidly growing population. Explore Ethiopia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and broader economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,081
Est. in USD
World Rank
#178
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.5%
+$94
Africa Rank
#41
Out of 54 countries
1. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Ethiopia’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, industry, construction, trade, and services. Because the country has a large population, adjusting total GDP for the number of residents is essential for understanding economic performance on a per-person basis. The indicator also provides a more consistent foundation for comparing Ethiopia with economies of different sizes.
2. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,081 | +9.5% |
| 2025 | $987 | -24.7% |
| 2024 | $1,311 | -13.2% |
| 2023 | $1,511 | +32.2% |
| 2022 | $1,143 | +17.4% |
| 2021 | $974 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | $969 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $949 | +13.0% |
| 2018 | $840 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $823 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | $791 | +11.7% |
| 2015 | $708 | +13.6% |
| 2014 | $623 | +13.5% |
| 2013 | $549 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | $511 | +35.2% |
| 2011 | $378 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | $341 | -8.6% |
| 2009 | $373 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | $351 | +31.5% |
| 2007 | $267 | +21.9% |
| 2006 | $219 | +21.0% |
| 2005 | $181 | +19.1% |
| 2004 | $152 | +14.3% |
| 2003 | $133 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | $124 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | $132 | -2.9% |
| 2000 | $136 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | $129 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | $137 | -12.2% |
| 1997 | $156 | -4.3% |
| 1996 | $163 | +7.9% |
| 1995 | $151 | -6.2% |
| 1994 | $161 | -13.9% |
| 1993 | $187 | -39.7% |
| 1992 | $310 | +2.0% |
| 1991 | $304 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | $285 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | $277 | +1.8% |
| 1988 | $272 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | $272 | +3.8% |
| 1986 | $262 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | $261 | +13.5% |
| 1984 | $230 | -8.4% |
| 1983 | $251 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | $233 | +2.2% |
| 1981 | $228 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | $228 | — |
4. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.5%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+11.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+36.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+393.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Ethiopia’s GDP per capita has generally increased as infrastructure, manufacturing, services, urbanization, and agricultural production have expanded. Population growth, inflation, exchange rates, investment, weather conditions, and domestic demand can affect the pace of improvement. Historical data helps show whether overall economic expansion is translating into sustained growth in output per resident.
5. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Ethiopia
$1,081
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Ethiopia’s GDP per capita is approximately
67.3%
below the
Africa average
and
95.7%
below the world average.
6. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #38 | Lesotho | $1,241 |
| #39 | Rwanda | $1,198 |
| #40 | DR Congo | $1,122 |
| #41 | Ethiopia | $1,081 |
| #42 | Liberia | $964 |
| #43 | Gambia | $953 |
| #44 | Sierra Leone | $919 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Ethiopia
Ethiopia GDP (Nominal)
$121.5 Billion
(2026)
Ethiopia GDP Per Capita
$1,081
(2026)
Ethiopia’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, whereas GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP helps indicate Ethiopia’s growing economic importance within East Africa, while GDP per capita provides a more population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Together, both indicators offer complementary views of economic development.
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8. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,234 | +14.2% |
| 2028 | $1,387 | +12.4% |
| 2029 | $1,570 | +13.2% |
| 2030 | $1,767 | +12.5% |
Ethiopia GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,767 by 2030, representing a 63.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Ethiopia GDP per capita is estimated at $1,081 in 2026.
It ranks #178 globally and #41 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 9.5% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 11.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 36.7%.
It is approximately 67.3% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 95.7% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,767 by 2030, 63.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Ethiopia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Ethiopia GDP per capita is estimated at $1,081 in 2026.
Ethiopia ranks #178 globally and #41 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.5% compared with 2025.
Ethiopia GDP per capita was approximately $708 in 2015.
Ethiopia GDP per capita is approximately 67.3% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.