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EthiopiavsSeychelles

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Ethiopia is higher

Ethiopia records 132,059,767, about 1088.2× the other value.

Surface area

Ethiopia is higher

Ethiopia records 1,136,240 km², about 2470.1× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ethiopia is higher

Ethiopia records $149.74 billion, about 69.1× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇪🇹 Ethiopia132,059,767
🇸🇨 Seychelles121,354

Ethiopia’s population is about 1,088× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 131,938,413.

Surface area

🇪🇹 Ethiopia1,136,240 km²
🇸🇨 Seychelles460 km²

Ethiopia’s surface area is about 2,470× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 1,135,780 km².

Population density

🇪🇹 Ethiopia116 /km²
🇸🇨 Seychelles264 /km²

The Seychelles’ population density is 127% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of 148 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇪🇹 Ethiopia$149.74 billion · 2024
🇸🇨 Seychelles$2.17 billion · 2024

Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is about 69.1× that of the Seychelles, a difference of $147.57 billion.

GDP per capita

🇪🇹 Ethiopia$1,134 · 2024
🇸🇨 Seychelles$17,859 · 2024

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

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About 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.

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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.