Ethiopia vs Japan
Comprehensive comparison of economic, demographic and social indicators
Key Indicators
| Indicator | Ethiopia | Japan | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $149.74B | $4.03T | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,134 | $32,487 | 2024 |
| Population | 132.1M | 124.0M | 2024 |
| GDP growth rate | 7.61% | 0.10% | 2024 |
| Inflation rate | 21.04% | 2.74% | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.32% | 2.45% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 67.3 years | 84.0 years | 2023 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 1,136,240 km2 | 377,969 km2 | 2023 |
Ethiopia vs Japan: Analysis
Japan has a larger economy than Ethiopia, with a nominal GDP roughly 26.9 times greater based on 2024 data. Ethiopia recorded a GDP of $149.74B, while Japan stood at $4.03T.
In terms of GDP per capita, Japan leads over Ethiopia. Ethiopia has a per capita output of $1,134, compared to $32,487 for Japan.
Ethiopia has a larger population than Japan. Ethiopia is home to approximately 132.1M people, while Japan has about 124.0M.
By surface area, Ethiopia is the larger country. Ethiopia covers 1,136,240 km2, and Japan spans 377,969 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in Japan: 67.3 years in Ethiopia versus 84.0 years in Japan. Japan has the lower unemployment rate (Ethiopia: 3.32%, Japan: 2.45%). Inflation stands at 21.04% in Ethiopia and 2.74% in Japan.
These figures are drawn from World Bank Open Data and reflect the most recent available reporting year for each indicator. For historical trends and additional indicators, explore the individual country profiles on NationStat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has a larger GDP, Ethiopia or Japan?
Japan has the larger GDP. Ethiopia has a GDP of $149.74B (2024), while Japan has $4.03T (2024). Source: World Bank.
What is the population difference between Ethiopia and Japan?
The population difference is approximately 8.1M. Ethiopia has 132.1M people (2024), and Japan has 124.0M (2024). Source: World Bank.
Is Ethiopia richer than Japan?
By GDP per capita, Japan is wealthier. Ethiopia has a GDP per capita of $1,134 (2024), compared to $32,487 for Japan (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, Ethiopia or Japan?
Japan has higher life expectancy. Ethiopia: 67.3 years (2023), Japan: 84.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, Ethiopia or Japan?
Ethiopia is larger by area. Ethiopia covers 1,136,240 km2, while Japan covers 377,969 km2. Source: World Bank.