Ethiopia is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 135 million people (UN estimate), the 10th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 10th
Ethiopiaエチオピア
Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 135 million (10th)
Area
1,104,300 km² (25th)
UN member since
November 13, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Ethiopia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 135 million, the 10th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about the same as Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,104,300 km², the 25th largest of the 193. That is about 2.9 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 123.
Joining the United Nations
Ethiopia joined the United Nations on November 13, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Panama.
Think about it
Q1Compare Ethiopia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Ethiopia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Ethiopia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.