Population
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 132,059,767, about 9.26× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 1,136,240 km², about 43.1× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records $149.74 billion, about 10.5× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇪🇹 Ethiopia132,059,767
🇷🇼 Rwanda14,256,567
Ethiopia’s population is 826% larger than that of Rwanda, a difference of 117,803,200.
Surface area
🇪🇹 Ethiopia1,136,240 km²
🇷🇼 Rwanda26,338 km²
Ethiopia’s surface area is about 43.1× that of Rwanda, a difference of 1,109,902 km².
Population density
🇪🇹 Ethiopia116 /km²
🇷🇼 Rwanda541 /km²
Rwanda’s population density is 366% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of 425 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$149.74 billion · 2024
🇷🇼 Rwanda$14.25 billion · 2024
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is 951% larger than that of Rwanda, a difference of $135.49 billion.
GDP per capita
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$1,134 · 2024
🇷🇼 Rwanda$1,000 · 2024
Ethiopia’s GDP per capita is 13% higher than that of Rwanda, a difference of $134.
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
Kigali
Population
132,059,767
14,256,567
Surface area
1,136,240 km²
26,338 km²
Population density
116 /km²
541 /km²
Nominal GDP
$149.74 billion · 2024
$14.25 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,134 · 2024
$1,000 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Rwandan franc · RWF · FRw
Nationality
Ethiopian
Rwandan
Phone code
+251
+250
Internet domain
.et
.rw
ISO codes
ET / ETH
RW / RWA
Time zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Africa/Kigali
Native name
ኢትዮጵያ
Rwanda
| Measure | Ethiopia | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Addis Ababa | Kigali |
| Population | 132,059,767 | 14,256,567 |
| Surface area | 1,136,240 km² | 26,338 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 541 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $149.74 billion · 2024 | $14.25 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,134 · 2024 | $1,000 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf | Rwandan franc · RWF · FRw |
| Nationality | Ethiopian | Rwandan |
| Phone code | +251 | +250 |
| Internet domain | .et | .rw |
| ISO codes | ET / ETH | RW / RWA |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Africa/Kigali |
| Native name | ኢትዮጵያ | Rwanda |
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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 →About Rwanda
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is located just south of the Equator, approximately 2 kilometers south of the equator. Rwanda is a mountainous country, earning it the nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Kinyarwanda: Igihugu cy'Imihigo).
Full Rwanda profile →Ethiopia & Rwanda: 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 Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
What is the population of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a recorded population of approximately 14,256,567 people.
How big is Rwanda?
Rwanda covers an area of about 26,338 km².
What is the population density of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a population density of roughly 541 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $14.25 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,000.
What currency is used in Rwanda?
Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (RWF), with the symbol FRw.
Where is Rwanda located?
Rwanda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Rwanda called?
People from Rwanda are referred to as Rwandan.
What is the phone calling code for Rwanda?
The international dialing code for Rwanda is +250.
What is the internet domain for Rwanda?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Rwanda is .rw.
What time zone is Rwanda in?
Rwanda uses the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What is Rwanda known for?
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is located just south of the Equator, approximately 2 kilometers south of the equator. Rwanda is a mountainous country, earning it the nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Kinyarwanda: Igihugu cy'Imihigo).