Ethiopia vs Russia: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Ethiopia
95,403
in 2030
Russia
120,569
in 2030
Ethiopia rank
12th
Russia rank
9th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Russia
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How they compare

Russia currently reports 120,569 against 95,403 in Ethiopia, a difference of 25,166.

That makes Russia's figure about 1.3 times Ethiopia's.

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

Ethiopia ranks 12th and Russia ranks 9th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Russia Difference Ahead
1990s 30,114 116,834 86,720 Russia
2000s 40,826 122,026 81,200 Russia
2010s 58,499 121,156 62,657 Russia
2020s 81,753 119,884 38,131 Russia
2030s 95,403 120,569 25,166 Russia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Ethiopia or Russia?
Russia, at 120,569 against 95,403 in Ethiopia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Ethiopia and Russia?
25,166, with Russia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Russia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ethiopia and Russia rank globally for population?
Ethiopia ranks 12th and Russia ranks 9th 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.