Population

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Surface area
Ethiopia is higher
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Ethiopia’s population is about 106× that of Mauritius, a difference of 130,813,988.
Surface area
Ethiopia’s surface area is about 565× that of Mauritius, a difference of 1,134,230 km².
Population density
Mauritius’ population density is 433% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of 504 /km².
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is 902% larger than that of Mauritius, a difference of $134.80 billion.
GDP per capita
Mauritius’ GDP per capita is 957% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of $10,857.
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
Port Louis
Population
132,059,767
1,245,779
Surface area
1,136,240 km²
2,010 km²
Population density
116 /km²
620 /km²
Nominal GDP
$149.74 billion · 2024
$14.94 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,134 · 2024
$11,991 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Mauritian rupee · MUR · ₨
Nationality
Ethiopian
Mauritian
Phone code
+251
+230
Internet domain
.et
.mu
ISO codes
ET / ETH
MU / MUS
Time zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Indian/Mauritius
Native name
ኢትዮጵያ
Maurice
| Measure | Ethiopia | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Addis Ababa | Port Louis |
| Population | 132,059,767 | 1,245,779 |
| Surface area | 1,136,240 km² | 2,010 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 620 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $149.74 billion · 2024 | $14.94 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,134 · 2024 | $11,991 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf | Mauritian rupee · MUR · ₨ |
| Nationality | Ethiopian | Mauritian |
| Phone code | +251 | +230 |
| Internet domain | .et | .mu |
| ISO codes | ET / ETH | MU / MUS |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Indian/Mauritius |
| Native name | ኢትዮጵያ | Maurice |
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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.
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Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its multicultural society and beautiful beaches.
Full Mauritius profile →Ethiopia & Mauritius: 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 Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
What is the population of Mauritius?
Mauritius has a recorded population of approximately 1,245,779 people.
How big is Mauritius?
Mauritius covers an area of about 2,010 km².
What is the population density of Mauritius?
Mauritius has a population density of roughly 620 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Mauritius?
Mauritius has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $14.94 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Mauritius?
Mauritius has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,991.
What currency is used in Mauritius?
Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR), with the symbol ₨.
Where is Mauritius located?
Mauritius is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Mauritius?
The native name of Mauritius is Maurice.
What are people from Mauritius called?
People from Mauritius are referred to as Mauritian.
What is the phone calling code for Mauritius?
The international dialing code for Mauritius is +230.
What is the internet domain for Mauritius?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mauritius is .mu.
What time zone is Mauritius in?
Mauritius uses the Indian/Mauritius time zone.
What is Mauritius known for?
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its multicultural society and beautiful beaches.