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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ethiopia’s population is 93% larger than that of Tanzania, a difference of 63,499,610.
Ethiopia’s surface area is 20% larger than that of Tanzania, a difference of 188,940 km².
Ethiopia’s population density is 61% higher than that of Tanzania, a difference of 43.9 /km².
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is 90% larger than that of Tanzania, a difference of $70.90 billion.
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.
Addis Ababa
Dodoma
132,059,767
68,560,157
1,136,240 km²
947,300 km²
116 /km²
72.4 /km²
$149.74 billion · 2024
$78.84 billion · 2024
$1,134 · 2024
$1,187 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh
Ethiopian
Tanzanian
+251
+255
.et
.tz
ET / ETH
TZ / TZA
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
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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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 →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 →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 Tanzania is Dodoma.
Tanzania has a recorded population of approximately 68,560,157 people.
Tanzania covers an area of about 947,300 km².
Tanzania has a population density of roughly 72.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Tanzania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $78.84 billion as of 2024.
Tanzania has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), with the symbol TSh.
Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Tanzania are referred to as Tanzanian.
The international dialing code for Tanzania is +255.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tanzania is .tz.
Tanzania uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
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.