Ethiopia vs Egypt: What the Numbers Mean

Ethiopia has a population of 129,700,000 and is growing at 2.56% per year.Egypt has a population of 112,700,000 and is growing at 1.56% per year. The difference between them is 17,000,000 people, with Ethiopia in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Ethiopia has a density of 130 people per km² across 1,000,000 km², while Egypt has a density of 113 people per km² across 1,000,000 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.