Ethiopia's GDP is one of Africa's fastest growing, supported by agriculture, services, and infrastructure development. Coffee is a major export crop, alongside oilseeds and livestock. Services, including banking and telecommunications, have expanded rapidly, while industrial parks are boosting manufacturing and exports. Government-led investment in roads, railways, and energy has driven growth, though debt and inflation are challenges. Ethiopia's young population and strategic location make it a hub for regional trade and labor. Political instability and climate risks remain concerns, but ongoing reforms aim to diversify the economy and sustain its rapid growth trajectory into the future.
World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Apr 2026. See Ethiopia GDP per capita.
Ethiopia GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2025 (projected) | 135 |
| 2024 | n/a |
| 2023 | n/a |
| 2022 | 127 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2020 | 108 |
| 2019 | 96 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 30 |