GDP per Capita: Ethiopia

Analysis# Ethiopia GDP per Capita Ethiopia's GDP per capita stands at $1,123.61 USD in 2026, reflecting moderate economic output per person in this East African nation. The country reached an all-time peak of $1,511.36 USD in 2023 before declining to $994.04 USD in 2025. Since 1980, Ethiopia has achieved a remarkable 393.6% increase from its baseline, far surpassing its low of $123.87 USD recorded in 2002. The most striking development occurred between 2022 and 2023, when GDP per capita surged 32% in a single year, reaching the historical peak. Recent volatility suggests economic instability, with a sharp 34% drop from 2023 to 2025 followed by a partial recovery in 2026. This fluctuation pattern signals underlying challenges in sustaining growth momentum, though the $1,123.61 current figure remains substantially higher than pre-2020 levels.