Which has higher population, Ethiopia or Viet Nam?

Ethiopia, at 95,403 against 83,461 in Viet Nam as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Viet Nam?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

Ethiopia vs Viet Nam: Population

Ethiopia

95,403

in 2030

Viet Nam

83,461

in 2030

Ethiopia rank

12th

Viet Nam rank

15th

Population over time

Ethiopia
Viet Nam

How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 95,403 against 83,461 in Viet Nam, a difference of 11,942.

That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Viet Nam's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Viet Nam ahead.

Ethiopia ranks 12th and Viet Nam ranks 15th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 2 and Viet Nam in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ethiopia	Viet Nam	Difference	Ahead
1990s	30,114	45,630	15,517	Viet Nam
2000s	40,826	58,446	17,620	Viet Nam
2010s	58,499	69,932	11,434	Viet Nam
2020s	81,753	78,115	3,638	Ethiopia
2030s	95,403	83,461	11,942	Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Ethiopia or Viet Nam?: Ethiopia, at 95,403 against 83,461 in Viet Nam as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Ethiopia and Viet Nam?: 11,942, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Viet Nam?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ethiopia and Viet Nam rank globally for population?: Ethiopia ranks 12th and Viet Nam ranks 15th 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: 05 September 2026

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.