Ethiopia vs Vietnam: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Ethiopia
95,403
in 2030
Vietnam
83,461
in 2030
Ethiopia rank
12th
Vietnam rank
15th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Vietnam
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How they compare

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

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

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

Ethiopia ranks 12th and Vietnam ranks 15th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Vietnam Difference Ahead
1990s 30,114 45,630 15,517 Vietnam
2000s 40,826 58,446 17,620 Vietnam
2010s 58,499 69,932 11,434 Vietnam
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 Vietnam?
Ethiopia, at 95,403 against 83,461 in Vietnam as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Ethiopia and Vietnam?
11,942, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Vietnam?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ethiopia and Vietnam rank globally for population?
Ethiopia ranks 12th and Vietnam 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
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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.