GDP per Capita (PPP): Ethiopia

Analysis# Ethiopia GDP per Capita (PPP) Ethiopia's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 4,743.371 international dollars in 2026, matching its all-time peak. The figure represents a remarkable 1,191% increase since 1980, when the metric stood at just 367.381 international dollars. Over nearly five decades, Ethiopia has transformed from one of the world's poorest economies into a middle-income country by purchasing power parity standards. The acceleration has been particularly pronounced since 2017. Ethiopia's GDP per capita grew from 2,353.893 international dollars that year to the current level—a 101% gain in just nine years. Annual growth has consistently exceeded 5% since 2020, driven by agricultural expansion, manufacturing development, and infrastructure investment. The unbroken upward trajectory through 2026 indicates sustained economic momentum, though Ethiopia remains below global averages and faces ongoing development challenges.