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Ethiopian Scorecard

Country profile

Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa and is one of the world’s oldest nations, renowned for its ancient history, diverse cultures, and dramatic highlands. It has a population of 128.7 million, a population growth rate of 2.60%, and a median age of 18.73 years.

Its past includes the legendary Kingdom of Aksum and a unique Christian heritage that has persisted for centuries despite various external influences.

Today, Ethiopia is experiencing rapid economic growth and cultural revival while maintaining its rich traditions in music, art, and communal life.

Its capital city is Addis Ababa.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Ethiopia improved by 7.5% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Ethiopia improved by 0.1% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Ethiopia improved by 10.8% from 2022 to 2023

General Government Debt in Ethiopia improved by 17.4% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Ethiopia worsened by 5.4% from 2010 to 2015

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Ethiopia improved by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Ethiopia improved by 3.5% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Ethiopia worsened by 6.9% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Ethiopia worsened by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023

Freedom in the World in Ethiopia worsened by 10.0% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Ethiopia improved by 161.0% from 2019 to 2021

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Ethiopia worsened by 2.6% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Ethiopia worsened by 9.3% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Ethiopia improved by 2.9% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Ethiopia improved by 4.8% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Ethiopia worsened by 5.3% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Ethiopia worsened by 1.2% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Ethiopia improved by 4.8% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Ethiopia worsened by 0.1% from 2020 to 2021