Ethiopia vs Japan: Population

Ethiopia
95,403
in 2030
Japan
107,155
in 2030
Ethiopia rank
12th
Japan rank
10th

Population over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Japan
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How they compare

Japan currently reports 107,155 against 95,403 in Ethiopia, a difference of 11,752.

That makes Japan's figure about 1.1 times Ethiopia's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.

Ethiopia ranks 12th and Japan ranks 10th of 188 countries.

Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Japan Difference Ahead
1990s 30,114 105,257 75,143 Japan
2000s 40,826 110,071 69,245 Japan
2010s 58,499 111,017 52,518 Japan
2020s 81,753 109,346 27,592 Japan
2030s 95,403 107,155 11,752 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Ethiopia or Japan?
Japan, at 107,155 against 95,403 in Ethiopia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Ethiopia and Japan?
11,752, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Japan?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ethiopia and Japan rank globally for population?
Ethiopia ranks 12th and Japan ranks 10th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.