Population

EthiopiavsSeychelles
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
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 1,088× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 131,938,413.
Surface area
Ethiopia’s surface area is about 2,470× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 1,135,780 km².
Population density
The Seychelles’ population density is 127% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of 148 /km².
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is about 69.1× that of the Seychelles, a difference of $147.57 billion.
GDP per capita
The Seychelles’ GDP per capita is about 15.8× that of Ethiopia, a difference of $16,725.
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
Victoria
Population
132,059,767
121,354
Surface area
1,136,240 km²
460 km²
Population density
116 /km²
264 /km²
Nominal GDP
$149.74 billion · 2024
$2.17 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,134 · 2024
$17,859 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Seychellois rupee · SCR · SRe
Nationality
Ethiopian
Seychellois
Phone code
+251
+248
Internet domain
.et
.sc
ISO codes
ET / ETH
SC / SYC
Time zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Indian/Mahe
Native name
ኢትዮጵያ
Seychelles
| Measure | Ethiopia | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Addis Ababa | Victoria |
| Population | 132,059,767 | 121,354 |
| Surface area | 1,136,240 km² | 460 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 264 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $149.74 billion · 2024 | $2.17 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,134 · 2024 | $17,859 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf | Seychellois rupee · SCR · SRe |
| Nationality | Ethiopian | Seychellois |
| Phone code | +251 | +248 |
| Internet domain | .et | .sc |
| ISO codes | ET / ETH | SC / SYC |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Indian/Mahe |
| Native name | ኢትዮጵያ | Seychelles |
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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 Seychelles
Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Located off the coast of East Africa, it is known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and unique granite and coral islands.
Full Seychelles profile →Ethiopia & Seychelles: 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 Seychelles?
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
What is the population of Seychelles?
Seychelles has a recorded population of approximately 121,354 people.
How big is Seychelles?
Seychelles covers an area of about 460 km².
What is the population density of Seychelles?
Seychelles has a population density of roughly 264 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Seychelles?
Seychelles has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.17 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Seychelles?
Seychelles has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,859.
What currency is used in Seychelles?
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR), with the symbol SRe.
Where is Seychelles located?
Seychelles is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Seychelles called?
People from Seychelles are referred to as Seychellois.
What is the phone calling code for Seychelles?
The international dialing code for Seychelles is +248.
What is the internet domain for Seychelles?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Seychelles is .sc.
What time zone is Seychelles in?
Seychelles uses the Indian/Mahe time zone.
What is Seychelles known for?
Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Located off the coast of East Africa, it is known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and unique granite and coral islands.