Population
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 132,059,767, about 113.0× the other value.
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Surface area
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 1,136,240 km², about 49.0× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records $149.74 billion, about 36.1× the other value.
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Population
🇩🇯 Djibouti1,168,722
🇪🇹 Ethiopia132,059,767
Ethiopia’s population is about 113× that of Djibouti, a difference of 130,891,045.
Surface area
🇩🇯 Djibouti23,200 km²
🇪🇹 Ethiopia1,136,240 km²
Ethiopia’s surface area is about 49.0× that of Djibouti, a difference of 1,113,040 km².
Population density
🇩🇯 Djibouti50.4 /km²
🇪🇹 Ethiopia116 /km²
Ethiopia’s population density is 131% higher than that of Djibouti, a difference of 65.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇩🇯 Djibouti$4.15 billion · 2024
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$149.74 billion · 2024
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is about 36.1× that of Djibouti, a difference of $145.59 billion.
GDP per capita
🇩🇯 Djibouti$3,553 · 2024
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$1,134 · 2024
Djibouti’s GDP per capita is 213% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of $2,419.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Djibouti
Addis Ababa
Population
1,168,722
132,059,767
Surface area
23,200 km²
1,136,240 km²
Population density
50.4 /km²
116 /km²
Nominal GDP
$4.15 billion · 2024
$149.74 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$3,553 · 2024
$1,134 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Nationality
Djiboutian
Ethiopian
Phone code
+253
+251
Internet domain
.dj
.et
ISO codes
DJ / DJI
ET / ETH
Time zone
Africa/Djibouti
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Native name
Djibouti
ኢትዮጵያ
| Measure | Djibouti | Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Djibouti | Addis Ababa |
| Population | 1,168,722 | 132,059,767 |
| Surface area | 23,200 km² | 1,136,240 km² |
| Population density | 50.4 /km² | 116 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.15 billion · 2024 | $149.74 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,553 · 2024 | $1,134 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj | Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf |
| Nationality | Djiboutian | Ethiopian |
| Phone code | +253 | +251 |
| Internet domain | .dj | .et |
| ISO codes | DJ / DJI | ET / ETH |
| Time zone | Africa/Djibouti | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Native name | Djibouti | ኢትዮጵያ |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Djibouti
Djibouti, a small yet strategic nation perched at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its blend of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, and bustling Red Sea ports.
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Ethiopia, the cradle of humanity in the Horn of Africa, dazzles visitors with its ancient heritage, soaring mountain ranges, and a tapestry of cultures that have flourished for millennia.
Full Ethiopia profile →Djibouti & Ethiopia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Djibouti?
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.
What is the population of Djibouti?
Djibouti has a recorded population of approximately 1,168,722 people.
How big is Djibouti?
Djibouti covers an area of about 23,200 km².
What is the population density of Djibouti?
Djibouti has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Djibouti?
Djibouti has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.15 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Djibouti?
Djibouti has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,553.
What currency is used in Djibouti?
Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF), with the symbol Fdj.
Where is Djibouti located?
Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Djibouti called?
People from Djibouti are referred to as Djiboutian.
What is the phone calling code for Djibouti?
The international dialing code for Djibouti is +253.
What is the internet domain for Djibouti?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Djibouti is .dj.
What time zone is Djibouti in?
Djibouti uses the Africa/Djibouti time zone.
What is Djibouti known for?
Djibouti, a small yet strategic nation perched at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its blend of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, and bustling Red Sea ports.
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What is the population of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a recorded population of approximately 132,059,767 people.
How big is Ethiopia?
Ethiopia covers an area of about 1,136,240 km².
What is the population density of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $149.74 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,134.
What currency is used in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB), with the symbol Nkf.
Where is Ethiopia located?
Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Ethiopia?
The native name of Ethiopia is ኢትዮጵያ.
What are people from Ethiopia called?
People from Ethiopia are referred to as Ethiopian.
What is the phone calling code for Ethiopia?
The international dialing code for Ethiopia is +251.
What is the internet domain for Ethiopia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ethiopia is .et.
What time zone is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What is Ethiopia known for?
Ethiopia, the cradle of humanity in the Horn of Africa, dazzles visitors with its ancient heritage, soaring mountain ranges, and a tapestry of cultures that have flourished for millennia.