Government directory
Government of Ethiopia
516 officials listed, each linked to its source.
Population135.5 million2025
GDPUS$126bn2025
Next electionDue by 2031Parliamentary election
Presidential term6 yearsArt. 70(4)
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Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, has its capital at Addis Ababa and a population of 135,472,051 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a federal parliamentary republic. President Taye Atske Selassie (in office since 7 Oct 2024) is head of state; Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali is head of government. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 1 Jun 2026. The source lists the next national election as expected in October 2026. Elections are run by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). The directory below lists 22 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy prime minister | Temesgen Tiruneh | 8 Feb 2024 |
Sources: Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Ethiopia House of Peoples' Representatives: list of Members
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Ethiopia. One dot is one seat.
House of Peoples' Representatives
Current (from our list)
486
House of Peoples' Representatives seats
- Prosperity Party438(90.1%)
- Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice13(2.7%)
- Independent8(1.6%)
- National Movement of Amhara6(1.2%)
- Amhara Democratic Force Movement3(0.6%)
- Ethiopian Federal Democratic Unity Forum3(0.6%)
- Freedom and Equality Party3(0.6%)
- Coalition for Ethiopian Unity2(0.4%)
- Afar Peoples Party1(0.2%)
- Argoba Unity Jeberti1(0.2%)
- Gedeo Peoples Democratic Organization1(0.2%)
- Gumuz Peoples Democratic Movement1(0.2%)
- New Generation Party1(0.2%)
- Ogaden National Liberation Front1(0.2%)
- Peace for Ethiopia Coalition1(0.2%)
- Somali Federalist Party1(0.2%)
- Union for Democracy and Freedom Party1(0.2%)
- Wolaita Peoples Democratic Front1(0.2%)
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Members on the chart (486, by party)
Prosperity Party (438)
- Gediwon Timotewos Hesebon, Constituency 1 and 9, Addis Ababa
- Daniel Kibret Birhane, Constituency 2 and 14, Addis Ababa
- Abrham Belai Berha, Constituency 3, Addis Ababa
- Seharla Abdulahi Bahdon, Constituency 4, Addis Ababa
- Yasmin Wehabrebi Seid, Constituency 5, Addis Ababa
- Samson Wendmeneh Eshete, Constituency 6, Addis Ababa
- Mohammed Mehamedkemal Alialiarusi, Constituency 7, Addis Ababa
- Konjit Debela Wola, Constituency 8, Addis Ababa
- Selamawit Dawit Kamale, Constituency 10, Addis Ababa
- Mekdes Daba Feisa, Constituency 12 and 13, Addis Ababa
- Debele Kabita Hursa, Constituency 15, Addis Ababa
- Aisha Mohammed Aden, Constituency 16, Addis Ababa
- Enatialem Melese Mideksa, Constituency 17, Addis Ababa
- Selamawit Kasa Wedajeneh, Constituency 19, Addis Ababa
- Werku Gachena Negera, Constituency 20, Addis Ababa
- Aklilu Tadese Gebre, Constituency 21 and 22, Addis Ababa
- Keiredin Tezera Adera, Constituency 24, Addis Ababa
- Yeshimebet Negash Belete, Constituency 25, Addis Ababa
- Meseret Meskele Ayano, Constituency 26 and 27, Addis Ababa
- Lelise Neme Sori, Constituency 28, Addis Ababa
- Aisha Mohammed Musa, Abqaala, Afar
- Fatuma Awel Witika, Aysaqiita, Afar
- Hasen Abdulkadir Berket, Dubti, Afar
- Emele Hamedu Ali, Gawwaani Buremoodayto, Afar
- Hamedu Geas Mohammed, Golina, Afar
- Abdu Hasen Mohammed, Qammi baxa, Afar
- Berio Hasen Berio, xaalefaage, Afar
- Yeruksew Yitaih Tafere, Adet, Amhara
- Haregewein Yimer Ahmed, Albuko, Amhara
- Alewiya Tehar Adem, Alefa Takusa 1, Amhara
- Gebeya Tegenye Tesera, Alefa Takusa 2, Amhara
- Betelhem Gule Tesfaw, Alem Ketema, Amhara
- Teshome Wale Gesese, Amber, Amhara
- Yematawerik Dibabe Wesene, Ankober, Amhara
- Begashaw Teklu Alemayehu, Arerti, Amhara
- Temesgen Tiruneh Dinku, Bahir Dar Ketema, Amhara
- Aminat Hussein Ibrahim, Bati, Amhara
- Jember Ayalneh Biru, Belesa, Amhara
- Aschale Alamre Melese, Bichena, Amhara
- Mulugeta Gebremariyam Dese, Bugna, Amhara
- Danyachew Asres Asrat, Bure, Amhara
- Behailu Gebrehiywet Muluneh, Chacha, Amhara
- Meskerem Abebe Werkneh, Chagni, Amhara
- Jemal Ali Ahmed, Chefa Robit, Amhara
- Alamrew Abera Ayalew, Chilga 1, Amhara
- Takele Derso Belai, Chilga 2, Amhara
- Yeshihasab Tsegaw Welelaw, Dangla, Amhara
- Ahmed Hasen Yesuf, Dawa Chefa, Amhara
- Amsal Amare Abate, Debarik, Amhara
- Genet Bete Gerawerik, Debre Birhan, Amhara
- Yeshareg Melsew Hunenyaw, Debre Eliyas, Amhara
- Yeshimebet Demse Sewagenyehu, Debre Markos, Amhara
- Sewasew Tizazu Abate, Debre Werik, Amhara
- Meseret Haile Masresha, Debresina, Amhara
- Getachew Wed Yimer, Debresina 1, Amhara
- Ainalem Niguse Ali, Debresina 2, Amhara
- Wubte Tadege Nibret, Degwa Tsiyon, Amhara
- Werksemu Mamo Mekonen, Dehana, Amhara
- Muluken Admasu Emru, Dejen, Amhara
- Ayalew Berihun Tesema, Delanta, Amhara
- Yayeh Adis Delele, Dembecha, Amhara
- Belai Gebeyaw Abera, Dembiya 1, Amhara
- Bazen Shibabaw Alemayehu, Dembiya 2, Amhara
- Dereje Teklemariyam Gebremeskel, Deneba, Amhara
- Mahteme Haile Werkneh, Dese Ketema, Amhara
- Rahmet Awel Mohammed, Dese Zuria 1, Amhara
- Jemal Mohammed Ahmed, Dese Zuria 2, Amhara
- Shegaw Wube Azage, Dil Yibza, Amhara
- Mantegbosh Chekol Ambaye, Durbete, Amhara
- Hilina Akelew Tadese, Ebnat 1, Amhara
- Esubalew Mebrat Tesema, Ebnat 2, Amhara
- Ayelech Eshete Weldesemayat, Efeson, Amhara
- Talef Fitawek Endeshaw, Enewari, Amhara
- Silenat Berihun Bisewir, Este 2, Amhara
- Dese Asme Mitku, Este 3, Amhara
- Yohanis Mesfin Gebeyehu, Farta 1, Amhara
- Meseret Mola Kasahun, Farta 2, Amhara
- Hirut Kasaw Wendim, Farta 3, Amhara
- Enatnesh Bezabih Mihrete, Finote Selam, Amhara
- Tilahun Dejene Takele, Fogera 1, Amhara
- Dejiyitnu Alene Zewde, Fogera 2, Amhara
- Desta Tesfaw Mebratu, Gidan, Amhara
- Getnet Tadele Tefera, Gimja Bet, Amhara
- Agenyehu Teshager Gesese, Gonder Ketema 1, Amhara
- Mohammed Edris Mohammed, Gonder Ketema 2, Amhara
- Tesfahun Simeny Kebede, Gonder Zuria 3, Amhara
- Destaye Tilahun Miskir, Gonji, Amhara
- Tesfaw Gizachew Ayalew, Gozamin, Amhara
- Alemu Getahun Sisai, Gubalafto, Amhara
- Seid Nuru Ali, Habru, Amhara
- Fisha Weldesenbet Tegeny, Jama Degolo, Amhara
- Derebe Melese Niguse, Janamora, Amhara
- Yezna Desta Bogale, Jiga, Amhara
- Ansha Seid Ibrahim, Kalu 1, Amhara
- Fatuma Yimam Ibrahim, Kalu 2, Amhara
- Etalemahu Yimtatu Beyene, Keit, Amhara
- Mesfin Danye Tafese, Kelela, Amhara
- Yemenigsit Tsegaw Waleliny, Kemkem 1, Amhara
- Adunya Tigabu Mekonin, Kemkem 2, Amhara
- Abune Alem Temesgen, Kilaj, Amhara
- Sema Tiruneh Shiferaw, Koso Ber, Amhara
- Maza Asmare Abtew, Kui, Amhara
- Muche Demeke Mekonin, Kwarit, Amhara
- Betelhem Adunya Abebe, Lai Armachiho, Amhara
- Almaw Tigabu Melese, Lai Gainit 2, Amhara
- Abate Arega Atalai, Legambo, Amhara
- Getahun Limenih Abegaz, Liben, Amhara
- Simenyish Sahlu Tium, Lumame, Amhara
- Demis Abera Bayalew, Majete, Amhara
- Lubaba Seid Legas, Mekdela, Amhara
- Desaleny Wedaje Zemene, Meket 1, Amhara
- Fikir Abai Anawit, Meket 2, Amhara
- Fiseha Abebe Wendimiageny, Meranya, Amhara
- Tewachew Abebe Yimer, Meriawi, Amhara
- Fentanesh Abate Fenta, Merto Lemariyam, Amhara
- Fasika Shanko Asnakew, Metema, Amhara
- Mersha Hailu Weldekiros, Molale, Amhara
- Temesgen Zewde Nigate, Mota, Amhara
- Alemu Damtew Ashenafi, Rabel, Amhara
- Lubaba Mekonin Hasin, Robit, Amhara
- Ejgu Melake Gebremeskel, Sainit 1, Amhara
- Gezu Minaye Chekol, Sekela, Amhara
- Fantaitu Kase Feleke, Sekota, Amhara
- Yesuwerik Tafese Goshu, Shola Gebeya, Amhara
- Gashaw Danyew Lakew, Simada 2, Amhara
- Tiringo Tegenye Gwade, Tach Armachiho 2, Amhara
- Getachew Jenber Feleke, Tach Gainit, Amhara
- Hussein Seid Ali, Tehuledere 1, Amhara
- Demeku Abebe Kibret, Tehuledere 2, Amhara
- Habtemariyam Mekonin Ali, Tenta, Amhara
- Kelemu Muluneh Emru, Tilili, Amhara
- Emawaish Alemu Demelash, Tis Abai, Amhara
- Fentaw Awayehu Melese, Wadla, Amhara
- Mesfin Erkabe Mirach, Wegera 1, Amhara
- Tsige Yeshber Dege, Wegera 2, Amhara
- Meaza Asefa Ergete, Wein Amba, Amhara
- Agumase Anteneh Wube, Wemberma, Amhara
- Lubaba Ibrahim Asen, Werebabo, Amhara
- Debebe Admasu Yilma, Wereilu, Amhara
- Weinshet Nega Alene, Yechereka, Amhara
- Gizachew Chane Temesgen, Yed Wuha, Amhara
- Zelalem Tadese Ayalew, Yejube, Amhara
- Zelalem Melak Bogale, Zege Meshenti, Amhara
- Tsehainesh Gebre Weldemikael, Zikwala Agew, Amhara
- Musa Ahmed Babekir, Asosa Hoha, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Menahil Emran Endris, Asosa Megale, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Nefisa Almahadi Aliakib, Bambasi, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Tsedale Abera Negari, Daleti, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Ramatala Musa Tola, Mao Komo Liyu, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Bahita Bawdi Zegofe, Metekel, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Alreyaha Hamedenil Ahmed, Sherkole, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Firehiywet Abebe Gobena, Shinasha Liyu, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Sewuda Hamdino Yasin, Alaba 1, Central Ethiopia
- Nejat Girma Wakjra, Alaba 2, Central Ethiopia
- Mohammed Shikur Musa, Alicho Werero, Central Ethiopia
- Getahun Tagese Nuramo, Angacha 2, Central Ethiopia
- Biruk Kedir Mohammed, Azernet Berbere, Central Ethiopia
- Abeba Sadik Buser, Dalocha, Central Ethiopia
- Lacha Garuma Chegen, Emidbir, Central Ethiopia
- Erstu Yirda Welu, Enemorna Ener 1, Central Ethiopia
- Mekuriya Haile Teklemariyam, Ezha 1, Central Ethiopia
- Meseret Amerga Mekuriya, Ezha 2, Central Ethiopia
- Shisema Gebreslase Weranga, Gumer 1, Central Ethiopia
- Siti Ridwan Biza, Gumer 2, Central Ethiopia
- Marta Luwiji Anteneh, Kacha Bira, Central Ethiopia
- Mendere Getahun Awose, Kedida Gamela 1, Central Ethiopia
- Biruk Lambiso Wamisho, Kedida Gamela 2, Central Ethiopia
- Nejbiya Mahmud Ahmed, Kokir, Central Ethiopia
- Zena Markos Tadese, Konteb 2, Central Ethiopia
- Mulunesh Lamore Ushe, Konteb 3, Central Ethiopia
- Ali Mohammed Esmael, Lanfaro, Central Ethiopia
- Belachew Anshiso Kenbecha, Lemo 01, Central Ethiopia
- Degele Ergeno Done, Lemo 02, Central Ethiopia
- Abas Hasen Yesuf, Meskanina Mareko 1, Central Ethiopia
- Melese Tumiso Ashemo, Meskanina Mareko 2, Central Ethiopia
- Abrham Alemayehu Lebena, Sike 01, Central Ethiopia
- Nebiyat Tilahun Chamiso, Sike 02, Central Ethiopia
- Etsegenet Mengistu Zeleke, Sodo, Central Ethiopia
- Muaz Bedru Hussein, Welkite, Central Ethiopia
- Tekle Didu Muras, Yem Liyu, Central Ethiopia
- Kedir Juhar Ibrahim, Dire Dawa 1, Dire Dawa
- Biftu Mohammed Ibro, Dire Dawa 2, Dire Dawa
- Senai Akuwor Uchala, Gambela, Gambella
- Meseret Matewos Kibu, Godere, Gambella
- Tarjiyat Debol Lul, Lare, Gambella
- Fethi Mahdi Wezir, Jegol Liyu, Harari
- Meftuha Aliyi Ahmed, Jegol Zuria ena Hundene, Harari
- Genet Wakgari Fite, Aannoo, Oromia
- Mekiya Jemal Hussein, Abboomsaa, Oromia
- Emebet Mekonen Wakjra, Abootee Darraa, Oromia
- Lema Abera Hirpo, Ada'aa 1, Oromia
- Dadi Wedajo Senbetu, Ada'aa 2, Oromia
- Naol Abebe Abdi, Ada'aa Bargaa, Oromia
- Birke Beje Bedada, Adaabbaa, Oromia
- Lemi Guta Eniyadene, Adaamaa 1, Oromia
- Adis Mitku Desta, Adaamaa 2, Oromia
- Beshatu Dinegde Telila, Adaamaa 3, Oromia
- Isa Hasen Muhamed, Agaarfaa Gaasaraa, Oromia
- Zara Biftu Nebi, Aguulichoo, Oromia
- Eshetu Temesgen Gelan, Alam Ganaa 1, Oromia
- Meskerem Debebe Weldemariyam, Alam Ganaa 2, Oromia
- Chala Lemi Argene, Alam Xeenaa / Botee, Oromia
- Kebede Desisa Diriba, Ambo 1, Oromia
- Muluwerik Amena Ichma, Ambo 2, Oromia
- Shiferaw Telila Senbetu, Aqaaqii Gumbichuu, Oromia
- Zemzem Teshome Kasahun, Arbooyee, Oromia
- Chaltu Werji Tuke, Asakoo, Oromia
- Reisa Adem Ware, Asallaa, Oromia
- Efrem Tesema Taresa, Ayiraa Gullisoo, Oromia
- Kenea Yadeta Irena, Ayyaanaa, Oromia
- Rahel Negero Gutu, Baakkoo Tibbee, Oromia
- Birhanu Tsegaye Abera, Bacho, Oromia
- Lijalem Ayele Regasa, Baddallee, Oromia
- Biftu Hasen Jibro, Baddannoo, Oromia
- Amira Mohammed Ahmed, Baddeessaa, Oromia
- Mebrat Bacha Wakjira, Balee, Oromia
- Fikadu Tesema Degefu, Barah Alaltuu, Oromia
- Muluneh Shuremu Ineshi, Billoo Noophaa, Oromia
- Abas Ahmed Beker, Bokkoo, Oromia
- Gemechu Hotesa Ware, Booree, Oromia
- Ilubabor Buno Teko, Boqojjii 1, Oromia
- Sintayehu Tilahun Abebe, Boqojjii 2, Oromia
- Mohammed Reuf Ahmed, Boreedaa, Oromia
- Gumi Boru Gedo, Bulee Horaa, Oromia
- Isa Boru Tola, Caancoo, Oromia
- Abdi Mohammed Hasen, Calanqoo 1, Oromia
- Mohammed Ahmed Musa, Calanqoo 2, Oromia
- Zara Mohammed Adana, Calliya 1, Oromia
- Fikadu Horeta Abera, Calliya 2, Oromia
- Adunya Ahmed Uso, Ciroo 1, Oromia
- Mehamednur Ahmed Musa, Ciroo 2, Oromia
- Abdurahman Abdela Adem, Ciroo 3, Oromia
- Medab Seid Hasen, Collee, Oromia
- Alemnesh Birhanu Obsa, Cooraa, Oromia
- Muhammed Abdo Tuko, Daalloo Mannaa, Oromia
- Alemu Gonfa Robi, Daannoo, Oromia
- Saliha Muzemil Abdurahman, Daarimmuu, Oromia
- Fethiya Mohammed Abdela, Dadar 1, Oromia
- Jima Tulu Gonfa, Dagam, Oromia
- Jemila Abde Yesuf, Dambii, Oromia
- Gemechu Fufa Mamede, Dambii Doolloo, Oromia
- Arare Mosisa Itisa, Dandii 1, Oromia
- Zeleke Temesgen Boru, Dandii 2, Oromia
- Aisha Shehshfa Abdurehman, Deedoo 1, Oromia
- Chaltu Mohamed Abdurahman, Deedoo 2, Oromia
- Kedir Tura Ibrahim, Dheerraa, Oromia
- Tadelech Tesfa Chala, Diggaa Koloboo, Oromia
- Semira Biya Abawaji, Diimtuu, Oromia
- Lencho Ayele Bati, Dodolaa, Oromia
- Juhar Mohammed Abdula, Doobbaa, Oromia
- Lomi Bedo Kumbi, Dugdaa Maqii, Oromia
- Ararsa Merdasa Areda, Ejeree, Oromia
- Adunya Debela Bote, Finca'aa, Oromia
- Siraj Abdulahi Hussein, Funyaan Biraa, Oromia
- Elsabet Ejgu Kenea, Gaaloo, Oromia
- Zinabu Abdenur Ababora, Gaatiraa, Oromia
- Lidiya Chali Argata, Gachii Boorechaa, Oromia
- Rukiya Aliy Kawo, Gadab Hasaasaa, Oromia
- Tena Regasa Duresa, Galiilaa, Oromia
- Rabiya Hussein Mohammed, Geeraa, Oromia
- Wendmagenyehu Negera Geleta, Gidaamii, Oromia
- Nemera Gebeyehu Mamo, Gimbii, Oromia
- Beisa Bedada Bedasa, Gindabarat, Oromia
- Mehamedin Awel Abdula, Gindhiir, Oromia
- Genanew Gofe Gonfa, Giraar Jaarsoo, Oromia
- Nebiya Jibril Yakub, Giraawwaa, Oromia
- Kamil Aliy Kasim, Goobbaa, Oromia
- Moga Ababulgu Abakabe, Goommaa 1, Oromia
- Abiy Ahmed Ali, Goommaa 2, Oromia
- Ibrahim Umer Aliy, Gooroo, Oromia
- Tola Hailu Hunde, Gu'ii Gannat, Oromia
- Ayantu Guteta Fite, Guutee, Oromia
- Faruk Aliy Musa, Habroo 1, Oromia
- Bedriya Mohammed Umer, Habroo 2, Oromia
- Abdureman Nure Alisho, Haraawachaa, Oromia
- Nejha Ahmed Abdulahi, Harargee Baha Kombolcha, Oromia
- Roza Umer Ahmed, Haroomaayaa 1, Oromia
- Feiruza Abdumalik Dawid, Haroomaayaa 2, Oromia
- Bushra Adem Yusuf, Hiirnaa, Oromia
- Zerihun Fayera Temesgen, Horroo Guduruu Wallagga Kombolcha, Oromia
- Tena Gobena Fufa, Inaangoo Biilaa, Oromia
- Keiru Hajigebi Hei, Itayya, Oromia
- Sadiya Aman Gerado, Jaarraa, Oromia
- Milisha Geda Bikila, Jalduu, Oromia
- Fetene Tadese Chibsa, Jimmaa Arjoo, Oromia
- Derartu Abaraya Abafogi, Jimmaa Qarsaa, Oromia
- Asiya Siraj Nure, Kamoonaa, Oromia
- Weyo Roba Akako, Kofalee 1, Oromia
- Jemila Sinbiru Tusa, Kokosaa, Oromia
- Kuleni Mohammed Abdulah, Kurfaa Callee, Oromia
- Zeineba Nura Bati, Kuula, Oromia
- Birhanu Megersa Lenjiso, Kuyyuu, Oromia
- Habtamu Itefa Geleta, Laaloo, Oromia
- Iyuel Endashaw Ketema, Leemman, Oromia
- Muslima Reshid Abagidi, Limmuu Kossaa 1, Oromia
- Fantaye Wedajo Adisu, Limmuu Kossaa 2, Oromia
- Girma Eshetu Teshome, Limmuu Saqqaa, Oromia
- Adis Alemayehu Kumbi, Luumee / Mojoo, Oromia
- Mekyu Mohammed Abadiga, Maannaa, Oromia
- Sebsib Abafira Abajobir, Magaalaa Jimmaa, Oromia
- Mosisa Bulcha Disasa, Makoo Saachii, Oromia
- Adale Oda Tona, Malkaa Soddaa, Oromia
- Fetiya Aliyi Mohammed, Masalaa, Oromia
- Chala Feisa Ararso, Meettaa Roobii, Oromia
- Hayat Yusuf Mohamed, Mi'eessoo, Oromia
- Wezira Ahmed Hamid, Michataa, Oromia
- Abdulkadir Gelgelo Boru, Moyaalee, Oromia
- Sadiya Mohammed Dalecha, Nagallee, Oromia
- Jemanesh Weldemikael Wege, Nagellee Arsii, Oromia
- Dereje Marema Bilata, Najjoo, Oromia
- Iyob Tekaliny Tolina, Naqamtee, Oromia
- Kebeda Geneti Feisa, Noolee Kaabaa 1, Oromia
- Desta Befekadu Negewo, Noolee Kaabaa 2, Oromia
- Terefe Bedada Itansa, Noonnoo, Oromia
- Eba Mijena Negero, Nuunnuu, Oromia
- Jon Ahmed Abamilki, Oomoonaadaa 1, Oromia
- Feima Shehjemal Abamecha, Oomoonaadaa 2, Oromia
- Negeri Lencho Bultum, Qaaqee, Oromia
- Ware Geda Girja, Qarcaa, Oromia
- Bonso Bude Doje, Qarsaa, Oromia
- Iftu Tofik Abdulahi, Qarsaa 1, Oromia
- Meleiko Shafi Mumed, Qarsaa 2, Oromia
- Bayush Birhanu Karorsa, Qeebbee, Oromia
- Fanos Hailu Adera, Qimbibiit, Oromia
- Jamal Genale Hussein, Roobee, Oromia
- Abdela Ogete Shalo, Saaguree, Oromia
- Girma Fikadu Gelet, Sangoo Gabayaa, Oromia
- Muhamedrafi Abaraya Ababulgu, Saqqaa Coqorsaa 1, Oromia
- Bikila Hurisa Welde, Saqqaa Coqorsaa 2, Oromia
- Geremew Huluka Amenu, Shaambuu, Oromia
- Abdela Aman Ahmed, Shaashamannee 1, Oromia
- Kasim Kimo Kebelo, Shaashamannee 2, Oromia
- Abdulahi Hamu Ginbite, Shirkaa, Oromia
- Ebisa Daba Muleta, Siibuu Siree, Oromia
- Genet Ketema Bekele, Sinaanaa, Oromia
- Rukiya Argo Wario, Siraaroo 1, Oromia
- Werknesh Waryo Safayo, Siraaroo 2, Oromia
- Abdulhakim Mulu Abawari, Sokorruu, Oromia
- Abdisa Yilma Tiki, Sulultaa Fi Muloo, Oromia
- Bonsa Baisa Negera, Tajjii, Oromia
- Etiyane Edosa Tucho, Tajjoo, Oromia
- Roza Mohammed Husman, Ukkaa, Oromia
- Fikadu Satena Dube, Uraagaa, Oromia
- Gutema Biftu Boru, Walancitii, Oromia
- Firehiywet Fikadu Wukaw, Walisoo 1, Oromia
- Gemechu Ararsa Regasa, Walisoo 2, Oromia
- Alemayehu Ejgu Kumsa, Wancii, Oromia
- Birhanu Feisa Tila, Wucaaleennaa Jiddoo, Oromia
- Getu Weyesa Tola, Xiichoo, Oromia
- Hailu Gonfa Idosa, Xuqur Incinnii, Oromia
- Tiya Miyo Arsawa, Yaabelloo, Oromia
- Ketema Bekele Dadi, Yaayyaa Gullallee Fi Dabra Libaanoos, Oromia
- Adisu Arega Kitesa, Yaayyoo, Oromia
- Dereje Debela Senbeto, Yuubdoo, Oromia
- Meselech Kawiso Kaye, Alatta Wondo, Sidama
- Bekele Fole Sare, Arbegoona, Sidama
- Daka Lugamo Yuta, Baleela, Sidama
- Zinash Tsegaye Kalo, Bansa, Sidama
- Bekele Belachew Guye, Bursa, Sidama
- Alemitu Abebe Itisa, Daara, Sidama
- Miliyon Matiwos Korsisa, Dessie, Sidama
- Selemon Lale Kalo, Duuba, Sidama
- Ayano Beraso Hula, Guguma, Sidama
- Fitsum Asefa Adela, Hawaasa, Sidama
- Anesa Melko Hebero, Lakku, Sidama
- Meseret Mamo Gamuro, Shafinaa, Sidama
- Adanech Nashura Samago, Yirba, Sidama
- Abdukadir Mohammed Shukri, Awaare, Somali
- Zemzem Ahmed Jama, Bookh Danood, Somali
- Ayan Ali Musa, Cayshica, Somali
- Hasen Shek Yusuf, Ceelkare, Somali
- Hasen Muhumed Mualin, Dhagax Buur, Somali
- Zahra Semire Gele, Erar, Somali
- Ikram Mehad Aden, Fiiltu, Somali
- Ferdosa Ahmed Mehamud, Fiiq, Somali
- Halimo Mehamud Abdi, Gaashaamo, Somali
- Abdlahi Mohammed Muse, Galadin, Somali
- Faisel Odowa Abdi, Goday, Somali
- Guled Ahmed Ali, Hargeele, Somali
- Ahmed Shide Mohammed, Jarati, Somali
- Halimo Hasen Mehamud, Jigjiga 2, Somali
- Abdiwas Abdlah Bede, Qabri Bayax, Somali
- Abdikerim Akib Adem, Qabri Dahar, Somali
- Kedra Beshir Mehamud, Sagag, Somali
- Adem Farah Ibrahim, Shiniile, Somali
- Jemal Beker Abdula, Wardheer, Somali
- Tagese Chafo Dulo, Arba Minich, South Ethiopia
- Weldeyes Debebe Delki, Bako Gazer 1, South Ethiopia
- Abyot Deleleny Yirkayo, Bako Gazer 2, South Ethiopia
- Almaz Asale Ergado, Boloso Sore 1, South Ethiopia
- Shewit Shanka Shashgo, Boloso Sore 2, South Ethiopia
- Fekadeslase Beza Badebo, Boloso Sore 3, South Ethiopia
- Gizachew Ayele Beraso, Bule, South Ethiopia
- Yohanis Mare Golo, Burji, South Ethiopia
- Endalkachew Asrat Zeleke, Chencha, South Ethiopia
- Dagato Kumbe Kolcha, Damot Gale 1, South Ethiopia
- Etaferahu Mota Bogale, Damot Gale 2, South Ethiopia
- Teshome Takele Chemesa, Damot Weide 1, South Ethiopia
- Genene Gezaheny Konobo, Derashe Liyu, South Ethiopia
- Fikadu Shiferaw Degoma, Fisha Genet, South Ethiopia
- Matama Maka Gasato, Gewada Liyu, South Ethiopia
- Zenebe Sagoya Orkaido, Gidole Medebenya, South Ethiopia
- Tesfaye Beljge Dara, Gofa Zuria 2, South Ethiopia
- Goiti Wancho Aike, Hamer Liyu, South Ethiopia
- Samuel Urkato Kurke, Humbo Tebela, South Ethiopia
- Welaite Bito Gunzar, Kei Afer Medebenya, South Ethiopia
- Endiriyas Geta Beldeda, Kindo Koisha 1, South Ethiopia
- Aselefech Kuche Goa, Kindo Koisha 2, South Ethiopia
- Selemon Soka Ginyarta, Konso, South Ethiopia
- Alemitu Yosef Sakato, Kucha, South Ethiopia
- Aknaw Kawza Malefiya, Male Liyu, South Ethiopia
- Kasahun Selemon Laha, Melo Koza, South Ethiopia
- Melese Mena Gemeso, Ofa, South Ethiopia
- Aster Dawit Toshe, Sodo Zuria 1, South Ethiopia
- Gola Gudebo Acho, Tsemai Liyu, South Ethiopia
- Gashayalew Gala Galada, Uba Debre Tsehai, South Ethiopia
- Sileshi Kore Dube, Wenago 1, South Ethiopia
- Zeritu Shiferaw Beyene, Wenago 2, South Ethiopia
- Kibnesh Shiferaw Robe, Yirga Chefe 1, South Ethiopia
- Getu Tamru Beteyo, Yirgachefe 2, South Ethiopia
- Mulunesh Gule Sula, Zala Daramalo, South Ethiopia
- Takele Tamru Wudo, Adiya Kaka, South West Ethiopia
- Ashebir Weldegiyorgis Gayo, Chiri Medebenya, South West Ethiopia
- Eshetu Gebremariyam Gol, Dizi Liyu, South West Ethiopia
- Askale Gebremikael Gebretsadik, Felege Selam, South West Ethiopia
- Helen Debebe Weldegiyorgis, Gimbo, South West Ethiopia
- Yematalem Chekol Gosalo, Isera Tocha, South West Ethiopia
- Iyasu Sala Ganjula, Konta Liyu, South West Ethiopia
- Genet Mekuriya Gebremariyam, Mareka Gena, South West Ethiopia
- Azmera Andemo Kelo, Masha, South West Ethiopia
- Matiyos Yazu Lonya, Meenit Liyu, South West Ethiopia
- Wesenech Tomas Yashu, Mizan Teferi, South West Ethiopia
- Negese Gizawu Yebo, Nao Liyu, South West Ethiopia
- Terefe Tadese Godi, Shei Benich, South West Ethiopia
- Agenyehu Werku Boriyab, Sheko Liyu, South West Ethiopia
- Meri Gersi Fetene, Surma Liyu, South West Ethiopia
- Tesfaye Endashaw Mekuriya, Tepi, South West Ethiopia
- Aster Weldemikael Gawo, Wacha, South West Ethiopia
Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (13)
- Iyob Mesafnit Hailemariyam, Constituency 18, Addis Ababa
- Nigatu Welde Asfaw, Constituency 23, Addis Ababa
- Endeg Adane Yitayew, Ginde Wein, Amhara
- Degif Temesgen Shikuro, Enemorna Ener 2, Central Ethiopia
- Tilahun Erduno Hankebo, Konteb 1, Central Ethiopia
- Aweke Amzaye Asoma, Amaro Kele, South Ethiopia
- Kasahun Wendwesen Minase, Basketo Liyu, South Ethiopia
- Zekariyas Anbese Sebeltoko, Dasenech, South Ethiopia
- Temesegen Getachew Gemechu, Gofa Zuria 1, South Ethiopia
- Kasahun Delene Deyasa, Laska/Basketo Medebenya, South Ethiopia
- Endris Werku Gusa, Oida Liyu, South Ethiopia
- Abrham Amoshe Asema, Zeise Liyu, South Ethiopia
- Tefera Jebero Abaro, Loma Bosa, South West Ethiopia
Independent (8)
- Abebe Gemechu Lencha, Constituency 11, Addis Ababa
- Bereket Markos Derilo, Soro 02, Central Ethiopia
- Ararso Bikila Elemo, Dadar 2, Oromia
- Dima Nogo Serbo, Goree, Oromia
- Kejela Merdasa Tulu, Mandii, Oromia
- Komil Shimsu Siraj, Mattuu, Oromia
- Melese Ijara Deme, Warra Jaarsoo, Oromia
- Mesfin Iltamo Icha, Dita, South Ethiopia
National Movement of Amhara (6)
- Gashaw Mersha Yimam, Este 1, Amhara
- Tahir Mohammed Tahir, Gonder Zuria 4, Amhara
- Yesuf Ibrahim Shefaw, Kutaber, Amhara
- Melkamu Tsegaye Gelaw, Lai Gainit 1, Amhara
- Damtew Tesema Deneke, Mehal Meda, Amhara
- Belete Mola Getahun, Raya Kobo, Amhara
Amhara Democratic Force Movement (3)
- Fetena Bayu Shibabaw, Adis Kidam, Amhara
- Gebremesekel Ademe Anlei, Gerchech, Amhara
- Eyerus Mire Werede, Simada 1, Amhara
Ethiopian Federal Democratic Unity Forum (3)
- Demse Sikware Sakuma, Gorchee, Sidama
- Haj Kawiso Bizuneh, Santariya, Sidama
- Legese Lankamo Fareso, Tuula, Sidama
Freedom and Equality Party (3)
- Mohammed Bushra Umer, Sainit 2, Amhara
- Zinur Abdulwehab Korsera, Kibet, Central Ethiopia
- Birhanu Misil Pasagala, Majet Medebenya, South West Ethiopia
Coalition for Ethiopian Unity (2)
- Yohanis Tilahun Gete, Amanuel, Amhara
- Habte Fitamo Arfcho, Angacha 1, Central Ethiopia
Afar Peoples Party (1)
- Musa Adem Umer, Awaash Fanti Qazle, Afar
Argoba Unity Jeberti (1)
- Mahmud Mohammed Awel, Argoba Liyu, Amhara
Gedeo Peoples Democratic Organization (1)
- Tadese Werasa Godi, Wenago 3, South Ethiopia
Gumuz Peoples Democratic Movement (1)
- Mekonin Golesa Bejetis, Kemashi, Benishangul-Gumuz
New Generation Party (1)
- Selemon Tafese Kebede, Kofalee 2, Oromia
Ogaden National Liberation Front (1)
- Mohammed Shek Iberahim, Dhagax Madaw, Somali
Peace for Ethiopia Coalition (1)
- Selemon Ayele Ambi, Bita Gesha, South West Ethiopia
Somali Federalist Party (1)
- Yesufa Hussein Adem, Jigjiga 1, Somali
Union for Democracy and Freedom Party (1)
- Abdi Adem Ige, Arabi, Somali
Wolaita Peoples Democratic Front (1)
- Gobeze Goa Dadu, Sodo Zuria 2, South Ethiopia
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of listed seats | Share in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosperity Party | 438 | 90.1% | 90.1% |
| Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice | 13 | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Independent | 8 | 1.6% | - |
| National Movement of Amhara | 6 | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Amhara Democratic Force Movement | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Ethiopian Federal Democratic Unity Forum | 3 | 0.6% | - |
| Freedom and Equality Party | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Coalition for Ethiopian Unity | 2 | 0.4% | - |
| Afar Peoples Party | 1 | 0.2% | - |
| Argoba Unity Jeberti | 1 | 0.2% | - |
| Gedeo Peoples Democratic Organization | 1 | 0.2% | - |
| Gumuz Peoples Democratic Movement | 1 | 0.2% | - |
| New Generation Party | 1 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Ogaden National Liberation Front | 1 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Peace for Ethiopia Coalition | 1 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Somali Federalist Party | 1 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Union for Democracy and Freedom Party | 1 | 0.2% | - |
| Wolaita Peoples Democratic Front | 1 | 0.2% | - |
Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 486 seats in the chamber. As of 18 October 2026.
Party counts tallied from the 486 members listed here, taken from NEBE official 2026 election results. 61 of the 547 seats had no declared result at compilation time.
As elected, 2026
486
House of Peoples' Representatives seats
- Prosperity Party438(90.1%)
- Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice13(2.7%)
- Independents8(1.6%)
- National Movement of Amhara6(1.2%)
- Amhara Democratic Force Movement3(0.6%)
- Freedom and Equality Party3(0.6%)
- Medrek3(0.6%)
- Coalition for Unity and Democracy2(0.4%)
- Afar People's Party1(0.2%)
- Argoba Nationality Democratic Organization1(0.2%)
- Gedeo People's Democratic Party1(0.2%)
- Gumuz National Movement1(0.2%)
- New Generation Party1(0.2%)
- Ogaden National Liberation Front1(0.2%)
- Peace for Ethiopia Coalition1(0.2%)
- Somali Federalist Party1(0.2%)
- Unity for Democracy and Justice1(0.2%)
- Wolaita People's Democratic Movement1(0.2%)
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| Prosperity Party | 438 | 90.1% |
| Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice | 13 | 2.7% |
| Independents | 8 | 1.6% |
| National Movement of Amhara | 6 | 1.2% |
| Amhara Democratic Force Movement | 3 | 0.6% |
| Freedom and Equality Party | 3 | 0.6% |
| Medrek | 3 | 0.6% |
| Coalition for Unity and Democracy | 2 | 0.4% |
| Afar People's Party | 1 | 0.2% |
| Argoba Nationality Democratic Organization | 1 | 0.2% |
| Gedeo People's Democratic Party | 1 | 0.2% |
| Gumuz National Movement | 1 | 0.2% |
| New Generation Party | 1 | 0.2% |
| Ogaden National Liberation Front | 1 | 0.2% |
| Peace for Ethiopia Coalition | 1 | 0.2% |
| Somali Federalist Party | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unity for Democracy and Justice | 1 | 0.2% |
| Wolaita People's Democratic Movement | 1 | 0.2% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2026 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 486 seats filled in the chamber. 61 seats are shown as vacant. As of 1 June 2026. Source: National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), 2026 general election results.
House of the Federation
We do not yet have a reliable seat table for the House of the Federation. We will add it when we find an official source.
Cabinet
Sources: Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Parliament, courts and independent offices
Sources: Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); National Election Board of Ethiopia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); National Bank of Ethiopia (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Wikipedia: Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Wikipedia: House of Federation (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Ethiopia election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2031, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | - |
| Due by 2031 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
Sources: National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$126bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 9.8%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$7.1bn
- 2024
- Foreign direct investment
- US$3.8bn
- 2025
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Population of Ethiopia
Ethiopia had 110.6 million people in 2025, 2nd largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 119.7 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
110.6
2nd largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
24.1 %
31st fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
119.7
4th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
99
19th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 89.1 |
| 2016 | 91.2 |
| 2017 | 93.4 |
| 2018 | 95.5 |
| 2019 | 97.6 |
| 2020 | 99.7 |
| 2021 | 101.9 |
| 2022 | 104.1 |
| 2023 | 105.7 |
| 2024 | 108.4 |
| 2025 | 110.6 |
| 2026 | 112.4 (partial) |
| 2027 | 114.2 (partial) |
| 2028 | 116.0 (partial) |
| 2029 | 117.9 (partial) |
| 2030 | 119.7 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Ethiopia
Prices in Ethiopia rose 13.2% in 2025, 11th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 3.3% (2025) and 5.4% among people aged 15 to 24. Ethiopia's own survey put it at 3.9% in 2021. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Ethiopia's economy.
Inflation (2025)
13.2 %
42nd lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
3.3 %
17th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
5.4 %
16th lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2021)
3.9 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.2 |
| 2011 | 33.3 |
| 2012 | 23.6 |
| 2013 | 7.5 |
| 2014 | 6.9 |
| 2015 | 9.6 |
| 2016 | 6.6 |
| 2017 | 10.7 |
| 2018 | 13.8 |
| 2019 | 15.8 |
| 2020 | 20.4 |
| 2021 | 26.8 |
| 2022 | 33.9 |
| 2023 | 30.2 |
| 2024 | 21.0 |
| 2025 | 13.2 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.3 | Not published |
| 2011 | 2.3 | Not published |
| 2012 | 2.3 | Not published |
| 2013 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 2014 | 2.4 | Not published |
| 2015 | 2.4 | Not published |
| 2016 | 2.6 | Not published |
| 2017 | 2.7 | Not published |
| 2018 | 2.8 | Not published |
| 2019 | 2.9 | Not published |
| 2020 | 4.0 | Not published |
| 2021 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| 2022 | 3.4 | Not published |
| 2023 | 3.4 | Not published |
| 2024 | 3.4 | Not published |
| 2025 | 3.3 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Ethiopia
A child born in Ethiopia can expect to live 67.6 years (2024). 45 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
67.6
17th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
45
24th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
35
45th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Ethiopia | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 62.9 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 63.6 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 64.2 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 64.8 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 65.3 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 65.7 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 66.0 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 65.3 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 66.9 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 67.3 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 67.6 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 61 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 68 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Ethiopia
60.5% of adults in Ethiopia can read and write (2022, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Ethiopia.
Adult literacy (2022)
60.5 %
36th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2022)
84.7 %
26th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2024)
2.3 %
41st highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's Human Development Index was 0.497 in 2023, 180th of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.50
42nd highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
21.9 %
41st highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2024)
65
42nd highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
56.6 %
31st highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Ethiopia | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.29 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.31 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.31 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.32 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.33 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.35 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.37 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.38 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.41 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.42 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.43 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.43 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.44 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.46 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.46 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.47 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.48 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.48 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.49 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.49 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.49 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.50 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Ethiopia safe?
The US State Department rates Ethiopia at level 3 of 4: reconsider travel. The homicide rate is 8.5 per 100,000 people (2012). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
3
42nd safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2012)
8.5
28th lowest of 37 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
2,824
2nd highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has had 7 successful coups, the latest on 27 May 1991, and 4 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 24 April 2009: Coup plot
- 27 May 1991: Coup (succeeded)
- 21 May 1991: Coup (succeeded)
- 16 May 1989: Failed coup attempt
- 3 February 1977: Failed coup attempt
- 3 February 1977: Coup (succeeded)
- 23 November 1974: Coup (succeeded)
- 12 September 1974: Coup (succeeded)
Voice and accountability (2025)
34
42nd highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
33
49th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
40
17th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Ethiopia's debt
Government debt was 43.3% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 37.6% of public debt abroad (2024). Ethiopia's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Reading on Ethiopia
Where Ethiopia ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person40th of 53$1,142, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy8th of 53$126 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population2nd of 53110.6 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area10th of 541,129,819 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy17th of 5467.6 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory42nd of 54Level 3, reconsider travelSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office40th longest of 51Taye Atske Selassie, 2 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age21st oldest of 5170 years oldOldest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Ethiopia. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/ethiopia