Population
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 132,059,767, about 2.34× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 1,136,240 km², about 1.92× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records $149.74 billion, about 1.24× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇪🇹 Ethiopia132,059,767
🇰🇪 Kenya56,432,944
Ethiopia’s population is 134% larger than that of Kenya, a difference of 75,626,823.
Surface area
🇪🇹 Ethiopia1,136,240 km²
🇰🇪 Kenya591,969 km²
Ethiopia’s surface area is 92% larger than that of Kenya, a difference of 544,271 km².
Population density
🇪🇹 Ethiopia116 /km²
🇰🇪 Kenya95.3 /km²
Ethiopia’s population density is 22% higher than that of Kenya, a difference of 20.9 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$149.74 billion · 2024
🇰🇪 Kenya$120.34 billion · 2024
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is 24% larger than that of Kenya, a difference of $29.40 billion.
GDP per capita
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$1,134 · 2024
🇰🇪 Kenya$2,132 · 2024
Kenya’s GDP per capita is 88% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of $999.
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
Addis Ababa
Nairobi
Population
132,059,767
56,432,944
Surface area
1,136,240 km²
591,969 km²
Population density
116 /km²
95.3 /km²
Nominal GDP
$149.74 billion · 2024
$120.34 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,134 · 2024
$2,132 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh
Nationality
Ethiopian
Kenyan
Phone code
+251
+254
Internet domain
.et
.ke
ISO codes
ET / ETH
KE / KEN
Time zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Africa/Nairobi
Native name
ኢትዮጵያ
Kenya
| Measure | Ethiopia | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Addis Ababa | Nairobi |
| Population | 132,059,767 | 56,432,944 |
| Surface area | 1,136,240 km² | 591,969 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 95.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $149.74 billion · 2024 | $120.34 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,134 · 2024 | $2,132 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf | Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh |
| Nationality | Ethiopian | Kenyan |
| Phone code | +251 | +254 |
| Internet domain | .et | .ke |
| ISO codes | ET / ETH | KE / KEN |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Africa/Nairobi |
| Native name | ኢትዮጵያ | Kenya |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Ethiopia
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 →Ethiopia & Kenya: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What is the population of Kenya?
Kenya has a recorded population of approximately 56,432,944 people.
How big is Kenya?
Kenya covers an area of about 591,969 km².
What is the population density of Kenya?
Kenya has a population density of roughly 95.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Kenya?
Kenya has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $120.34 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Kenya?
Kenya has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,132.
What currency is used in Kenya?
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES), with the symbol KSh.
Where is Kenya located?
Kenya is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Kenya called?
People from Kenya are referred to as Kenyan.
What is the phone calling code for Kenya?
The international dialing code for Kenya is +254.
What is the internet domain for Kenya?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Kenya is .ke.
What time zone is Kenya in?
Kenya uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone.