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Ethiopia: Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

In , Ethiopia's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 57.71.

That's up 0.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.03 . Ethiopia ranks #184 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Ethiopia Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
57.71
Trough
49.93
1-year change
+0.4%
5-year change
+2.9%
+0.6% / yr
10-year change
+7.5%
+0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)
57.7101
57.4631
57.1698
56.8416
56.4802
56.1011
55.7047
55.2531
54.7459
54.2131

About Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Ethiopia's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Ethiopia's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 57.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rising or falling?
Ethiopia's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rose 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)?
In 2024, Ethiopia ranked #184 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64 (% of total population).
How does Ethiopia's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024 was 64.03, so Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 48.
What is Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.