Population
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 132,059,767, about 1.93× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 1,136,240 km², about 1.20× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records $149.74 billion, about 1.90× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇪🇹 Ethiopia132,059,767
🇹🇿 Tanzania68,560,157
Ethiopia’s population is 93% larger than that of Tanzania, a difference of 63,499,610.
Surface area
🇪🇹 Ethiopia1,136,240 km²
🇹🇿 Tanzania947,300 km²
Ethiopia’s surface area is 20% larger than that of Tanzania, a difference of 188,940 km².
Population density
🇪🇹 Ethiopia116 /km²
🇹🇿 Tanzania72.4 /km²
Ethiopia’s population density is 61% higher than that of Tanzania, a difference of 43.9 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$149.74 billion · 2024
🇹🇿 Tanzania$78.84 billion · 2024
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is 90% larger than that of Tanzania, a difference of $70.90 billion.
GDP per capita
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$1,134 · 2024
🇹🇿 Tanzania$1,187 · 2024
Tanzania’s GDP per capita is 4.7% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of $53.
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
Dodoma
Population
132,059,767
68,560,157
Surface area
1,136,240 km²
947,300 km²
Population density
116 /km²
72.4 /km²
Nominal GDP
$149.74 billion · 2024
$78.84 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,134 · 2024
$1,187 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh
Nationality
Ethiopian
Tanzanian
Phone code
+251
+255
Internet domain
.et
.tz
ISO codes
ET / ETH
TZ / TZA
Time zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Native name
ኢትዮጵያ
Tanzania
| Measure | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Addis Ababa | Dodoma |
| Population | 132,059,767 | 68,560,157 |
| Surface area | 1,136,240 km² | 947,300 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 72.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $149.74 billion · 2024 | $78.84 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,134 · 2024 | $1,187 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf | Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh |
| Nationality | Ethiopian | Tanzanian |
| Phone code | +251 | +255 |
| Internet domain | .et | .tz |
| ISO codes | ET / ETH | TZ / TZA |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Native name | ኢትዮጵያ | Tanzania |
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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.
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Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.
Full Tanzania profile →Ethiopia & Tanzania: 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 Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
What is the population of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a recorded population of approximately 68,560,157 people.
How big is Tanzania?
Tanzania covers an area of about 947,300 km².
What is the population density of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a population density of roughly 72.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $78.84 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
What currency is used in Tanzania?
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), with the symbol TSh.
Where is Tanzania located?
Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Tanzania called?
People from Tanzania are referred to as Tanzanian.
What is the phone calling code for Tanzania?
The international dialing code for Tanzania is +255.
What is the internet domain for Tanzania?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tanzania is .tz.
What time zone is Tanzania in?
Tanzania uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What is Tanzania known for?
Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.