Population
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 132,059,767, about 2.64× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 1,136,240 km², about 4.70× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records $149.74 billion, about 2.78× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇪🇹 Ethiopia132,059,767
🇺🇬 Uganda50,015,092
Ethiopia’s population is 164% larger than that of Uganda, a difference of 82,044,675.
Surface area
🇪🇹 Ethiopia1,136,240 km²
🇺🇬 Uganda241,550 km²
Ethiopia’s surface area is 370% larger than that of Uganda, a difference of 894,690 km².
Population density
🇪🇹 Ethiopia116 /km²
🇺🇬 Uganda207 /km²
Uganda’s population density is 78% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of 90.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$149.74 billion · 2024
🇺🇬 Uganda$53.91 billion · 2024
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is 178% larger than that of Uganda, a difference of $95.83 billion.
GDP per capita
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$1,134 · 2024
🇺🇬 Uganda$1,078 · 2024
Ethiopia’s GDP per capita is 5.2% higher than that of Uganda, a difference of $56.
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
Kampala
Population
132,059,767
50,015,092
Surface area
1,136,240 km²
241,550 km²
Population density
116 /km²
207 /km²
Nominal GDP
$149.74 billion · 2024
$53.91 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,134 · 2024
$1,078 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Ugandan shilling · UGX · USh
Nationality
Ethiopian
Ugandan
Phone code
+251
+256
Internet domain
.et
.ug
ISO codes
ET / ETH
UG / UGA
Time zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Africa/Kampala
Native name
ኢትዮጵያ
Uganda
| Measure | Ethiopia | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Addis Ababa | Kampala |
| Population | 132,059,767 | 50,015,092 |
| Surface area | 1,136,240 km² | 241,550 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 207 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $149.74 billion · 2024 | $53.91 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,134 · 2024 | $1,078 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf | Ugandan shilling · UGX · USh |
| Nationality | Ethiopian | Ugandan |
| Phone code | +251 | +256 |
| Internet domain | .et | .ug |
| ISO codes | ET / ETH | UG / UGA |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Africa/Kampala |
| Native name | ኢትዮጵያ | Uganda |
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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 Uganda
Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa, famously called the Pearl of Africa for its lush landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. Straddling the equator, it is home to half the world's mountain gorillas and to the source of the Nile. Green, fertile and youthful, it is one of Africa's most welcoming destinations.
Full Uganda profile →Ethiopia & Uganda: 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 Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What is the population of Uganda?
Uganda has a recorded population of approximately 50,015,092 people.
How big is Uganda?
Uganda covers an area of about 241,550 km².
What is the population density of Uganda?
Uganda has a population density of roughly 207 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Uganda?
Uganda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.91 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Uganda?
Uganda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,078.
What currency is used in Uganda?
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX), with the symbol USh.
Where is Uganda located?
Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Uganda called?
People from Uganda are referred to as Ugandan.
What is the phone calling code for Uganda?
The international dialing code for Uganda is +256.
What is the internet domain for Uganda?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Uganda is .ug.
What time zone is Uganda in?
Uganda uses the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What is Uganda known for?
Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa, famously called the Pearl of Africa for its lush landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. Straddling the equator, it is home to half the world's mountain gorillas and to the source of the Nile. Green, fertile and youthful, it is one of Africa's most welcoming destinations.