Ethiopia Live GDP
$71,395,463,161
GDP Added Today
$144,016,586
Ethiopia GDP (2026)
LiveEthiopia has one of Africa's largest and fastest-developing economies, supported by agriculture, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and expanding services. Public investment, industrial parks, and infrastructure projects continue to reshape the country's economy while supporting long-term economic transformation. This page provides the latest Ethiopia GDP data, historical trends, and economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
9.20%
vs 2025
โข 0.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,081
vs 2025
โฒ +$94
Global Rank (Nominal)
#72
of 218 countries
World Share
0.10%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Ethiopia GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$159.76B
Lowest GDP
$7.39B
Average Growth
6.06%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
13.90%
Weakest Growth
-11.40%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Ethiopia
0.10%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.09%
Key Findings
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Ethiopia's GDP in 2026 is $121.53B.
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It ranks #72 among 218 countries.
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Ethiopia contributes 0.10% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $1,081 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 9.20% in 2026.
Historical Data
Ethiopia GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $121,527,000,000 | 9.20% | $1,081 | 0.10% | #71 |
| 2025 | $109,109,000,000 | 9.20% | $987 | 0.09% | #71 |
| 2024 | $142,073,000,000 | 8.10% | $1,311 | 0.13% | #61 |
| 2023 | $159,761,000,000 | 7.20% | $1,511 | 0.15% | #60 |
| 2022 | $118,958,000,000 | 6.40% | $1,143 | 0.12% | #62 |
| 2021 | $99,261,000,000 | 6.30% | $974 | 0.10% | #65 |
| 2020 | $96,611,000,000 | 6.10% | $969 | 0.11% | #64 |
| 2019 | $92,608,000,000 | 9.00% | $949 | 0.10% | #66 |
| 2018 | $80,207,000,000 | 7.70% | $840 | 0.09% | #70 |
| 2017 | $76,841,000,000 | 10.20% | $823 | 0.09% | #70 |
| 2016 | $72,120,000,000 | 8.00% | $791 | 0.09% | #71 |
| 2015 | $63,081,000,000 | 10.40% | $708 | 0.08% | #72 |
| 2014 | $54,165,000,000 | 10.30% | $623 | 0.07% | #83 |
| 2013 | $46,544,000,000 | 9.90% | $549 | 0.06% | #89 |
| 2012 | $42,221,000,000 | 8.70% | $511 | 0.06% | #90 |
| 2011 | $30,480,000,000 | 11.40% | $378 | 0.04% | #96 |
| 2010 | $26,887,000,000 | 10.60% | $341 | 0.04% | #96 |
| 2009 | $28,672,000,000 | 10.00% | $373 | 0.05% | #91 |
| 2008 | $26,250,000,000 | 11.20% | $351 | 0.04% | #95 |
| 2007 | $19,329,000,000 | 11.80% | $267 | 0.03% | #100 |
| 2006 | $15,310,000,000 | 11.50% | $219 | 0.03% | #102 |
| 2005 | $12,387,000,000 | 12.60% | $181 | 0.03% | #105 |
| 2004 | $10,122,000,000 | 11.70% | $152 | 0.02% | #108 |
| 2003 | $8,604,000,000 | -2.10% | $133 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 2002 | $7,828,000,000 | 1.60% | $124 | 0.02% | #107 |
| 2001 | $8,103,000,000 | 7.40% | $132 | 0.02% | #104 |
| 2000 | $8,167,000,000 | 9.80% | $136 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 1999 | $7,515,000,000 | 6.30% | $129 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 1998 | $7,815,000,000 | -4.20% | $137 | 0.02% | #101 |
| 1997 | $8,621,000,000 | 2.80% | $156 | 0.03% | #97 |
| 1996 | $8,794,000,000 | 13.50% | $163 | 0.03% | #91 |
| 1995 | $7,887,000,000 | 6.10% | $151 | 0.03% | #89 |
| 1994 | $8,135,000,000 | 3.50% | $161 | 0.03% | #85 |
| 1993 | $9,143,000,000 | 13.40% | $187 | 0.03% | #80 |
| 1992 | $14,696,000,000 | -8.90% | $310 | 0.06% | #68 |
| 1991 | $13,928,000,000 | -7.20% | $304 | 0.06% | #65 |
| 1990 | $12,595,000,000 | 2.60% | $285 | 0.06% | #69 |
| 1989 | $11,872,000,000 | -0.50% | $277 | 0.06% | #65 |
| 1988 | $11,285,000,000 | 0.60% | $272 | 0.06% | #66 |
| 1987 | $10,890,000,000 | 13.90% | $272 | 0.06% | #68 |
| 1986 | $10,188,000,000 | 9.70% | $262 | 0.07% | #68 |
| 1985 | $9,808,000,000 | -11.40% | $261 | 0.08% | #69 |
| 1984 | $8,375,000,000 | -2.30% | $230 | 0.07% | #72 |
| 1983 | $8,863,000,000 | 7.80% | $251 | 0.08% | #72 |
| 1982 | $7,973,000,000 | 1.00% | $233 | 0.07% | #75 |
| 1981 | $7,578,000,000 | 0.00% | $228 | 0.07% | #74 |
| 1980 | $7,385,000,000 | 4.00% | $228 | 0.07% | #73 |
Ethiopia GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $140,912,000,000 | 7.90% | $1,234 | 0.11% | #67 |
| 2028 | $160,907,000,000 | 8.20% | $1,387 | 0.12% | #64 |
| 2029 | $184,983,000,000 | 8.50% | $1,570 | 0.13% | #62 |
| 2030 | $211,587,000,000 | 8.00% | $1,767 | 0.14% | #60 |
| 2031 | $242,553,000,000 | 7.70% | $1,994 | 0.15% | #60 |
Ethiopia Economy Overview
Ethiopia has a large, labor-intensive economy where agriculture continues to support a major share of employment and household income. Coffee is the best-known export, while cereals, oilseeds, pulses, livestock, flowers, and vegetables also contribute to agricultural production. Efforts to improve irrigation, storage, processing, and market access are important for raising rural productivity.
Industrial development has expanded through textiles, leather products, cement, beverages, food processing, and industrial parks designed to attract export manufacturing. Construction has been a prominent source of activity due to investment in housing, roads, railways, dams, and urban development. Telecommunications, banking, transportation, and trade are gradually expanding within the services sector. Ethiopiaโs large population and hydropower potential offer major opportunities, although foreign exchange availability, inflation, and logistical constraints affect business performance.
Ethiopia GDP Outlook
Ethiopiaโs future economic expansion could be driven by its large domestic market, agricultural modernization, manufacturing, hydropower, construction, and growing service industries. Improved access to regional ports and wider electricity exports may support trade and industrial development. Continued reforms could also encourage private investment and entrepreneurship. Inflation, foreign-exchange shortages, debt pressures, security concerns, climate shocks, and logistical constraints remain major obstacles that may affect production, investment, and household living standards.