What is gdp per capita in Ethiopia?

Gdp per capita in Ethiopia was 3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Ethiopia?

The highest recorded value was 3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Ethiopia?

The lowest recorded value was 474.63 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.

How does Ethiopia rank for gdp per capita?

Ethiopia ranks 160th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Ethiopia?

Over the last ten years it is up 107.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ethiopia data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Ethiopia

Name: GDP per capita in Ethiopia
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Ethiopia: GDP per capita was 3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

up 3.2%

World rank

160th

of 184 countries

All-time high

3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2023

All-time low

474.63 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1950

Years of data

1950–2023

GDP per capita in Ethiopia, 1950–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

In 2023, gdp per capita in Ethiopia stood at 3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 107.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Ethiopia peaked at 3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 474.63 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1950.

Ethiopia ranks 160th of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	551.9 international-$ in 2021 prices	474.63 international-$ in 2021 prices	584.57 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1960s	661.72 international-$ in 2021 prices	597.66 international-$ in 2021 prices	739.19 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1970s	753.5 international-$ in 2021 prices	727.18 international-$ in 2021 prices	770.14 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	952.48 international-$ in 2021 prices	811.27 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,069 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	721.17 international-$ in 2021 prices	651.83 international-$ in 2021 prices	903.7 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	818.56 international-$ in 2021 prices	622.96 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,078 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	1,844 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,238 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,439 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	2,899 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,514 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

157 Guinea 3,548 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
158 Benin 3,473 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
159 Zambia 3,431 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
161 Rwanda 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
162 Zimbabwe 3,093 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
163 Uganda 3,006 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

More economy & growth data for Ethiopia

DEC alternative conversion factor 119.46 LCU per US$ (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 86.8% (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 4.82 billion current US$ (2025)
Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure 80.9% (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 109.64 billion current US$ (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 13.10 trillion current LCU (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 95.31 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 6.7% (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 575.80 billion current LCU (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.3% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Ethiopia?: Gdp per capita in Ethiopia was 3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Ethiopia?: The highest recorded value was 3,155 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Ethiopia?: The lowest recorded value was 474.63 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.
How does Ethiopia rank for gdp per capita?: Ethiopia ranks 160th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Ethiopia?: Over the last ten years it is up 107.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.