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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ethiopia’s population is about 1,088× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 131,938,413.
Ethiopia’s surface area is about 2,470× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 1,135,780 km².
The Seychelles’ population density is 127% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of 148 /km².
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is about 69.1× that of the Seychelles, a difference of $147.57 billion.
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.
Addis Ababa
Victoria
132,059,767
121,354
1,136,240 km²
460 km²
116 /km²
264 /km²
$149.74 billion · 2024
$2.17 billion · 2024
$1,134 · 2024
$17,859 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Seychellois rupee · SCR · SRe
Ethiopian
Seychellois
+251
+248
.et
.sc
ET / ETH
SC / SYC
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Indian/Mahe
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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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 →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 →The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia has a recorded population of approximately 132,059,767 people.
Ethiopia covers an area of about 1,136,240 km².
Ethiopia has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Ethiopia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $149.74 billion as of 2024.
Ethiopia has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,134.
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB), with the symbol Nkf.
Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Ethiopia is ኢትዮጵያ.
People from Ethiopia are referred to as Ethiopian.
The international dialing code for Ethiopia is +251.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ethiopia is .et.
Ethiopia uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
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.
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
Seychelles has a recorded population of approximately 121,354 people.
Seychelles covers an area of about 460 km².
Seychelles has a population density of roughly 264 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Seychelles has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.17 billion as of 2024.
Seychelles has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,859.
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR), with the symbol SRe.
Seychelles is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Seychelles are referred to as Seychellois.
The international dialing code for Seychelles is +248.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Seychelles is .sc.
Seychelles uses the Indian/Mahe time zone.
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.