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Ethiopia and Kenya

Ethiopia and Kenya compared on 333 statistics from 62 publishers, each reading with its own year. In the Country Index 2026, Ethiopia is placed 153rd and Kenya is placed 117th of 183 countries.

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Country Index 2026 · standing

153rdEthiopiaof 183 placed · would sit between 148th and 159th if any one key statistic were dropped
117thKenyaof 183 placed · would sit between 110th and 123rd if any one key statistic were dropped

A standing is a place in this site’s own index of published statistics, not a score. The full Country Index 2026

At a glance

  • Population2.3×

    Ethiopia: 128,691,692people

    Kenya: 55,339,003people

    2023 · UN DESA Population Division

  • Land area1.9×

    Ethiopia: 1,122,135km²

    Kenya: 580,880km²

    2024 · FAO

  • GDP per person

    Ethiopia: 3,095international $, PPP

    Kenya: 5,995international $, PPP

    2025 · World Bank Group

  • Life expectancy

    Ethiopia: 67.31years at birth

    Kenya: 63.65years at birth

    2023 · UN DESA Population Division

  • Human development

    Ethiopia: 0.497HDI, 0–1

    Kenya: 0.628HDI, 0–1

    2023 · UNDP Human Development Report Office

  • Unemployment

    Ethiopia: 3.323% of the labour force

    Kenya: 5.449% of the labour force

    2025 · ILO

The newest published figure for each, as each country’s profile prints it. A multiple is given for the two sizes only.

01The answer first

In short

Kenya’s GDP per person is the higher of the two: Ethiopia 3,095 and Kenya 5,995 international dollars at purchasing power parity (World Bank Group, 2025).

Ethiopia has 2.3 times as many people, and 1.9 times the land area.

Measured as places in each statistic’s own field, the two are furthest apart on digital payments (20.66 and 89.28, World Bank Group 2024), freedom of expression (0.285 and 0.9, V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg 2025) and firms with a website (23.63 and 73.89, World Bank Group 2025). They are closest on infant mortality rate (34.49 and 34.15, UN IGME 2024), management practices (61.4 and 61.44, World Bank Group 2025) and organic farmland (0.59 and 0.61, FAO 2024).

For 42 of the 333 shared statistics the newest readings describe different years. Those rows print both years and are left out of every comparison above.

Nothing here counts the statistics on which one country is placed higher than the other: such a count would weigh a minor survey question the same as life expectancy. The one overall answer this site gives is the Country Index 2026, below.

02Country Index 2026

Subject by subject in the Country Index

Each country’s place among the countries with a standing on each subject, first on the left. A standing is built from a few key statistics per subject; how it is made is on the index’s own page.

The full index
  1. Governance & Institutions144th · joint 96th of 194
  2. Economy & Innovation148th · 82nd of 176
  3. Work & Labour116th · 139th of 182
  4. Education & Knowledge178th · 137th of 198
  5. Health & Wellbeing174th · 167th of 200
  6. Development & Human Capital174th · 167th of 196
  7. Environment & Sustainability52nd · 47th of 186
  8. Gender & Equality127th · joint 106th of 183
  9. Democracy & Civil Liberties151st · 106th of 198
  10. Peace & Security155th · 111th of 177
  11. Risk & Resilience172nd · joint 165th of 193
  12. Mobility & Trade— · 44th of 177Ethiopia has no standing on Mobility & Trade: it holds fewer than the 2 of its 4 key statistics a standing needs.
  13. Food & Agriculture145th · joint 158th of 184
  14. Poverty & Inequality107th · 141st of 159
  15. Energy— · 49th of 165Ethiopia has no standing on Energy: it holds fewer than the 2 of its 3 key statistics a standing needs.
  16. Digital & Technologyjoint 87th · 72nd of 198

Not voting in this edition, so no standings for anybody: Money & Public Finance, People & Population. Their statistics are still compared below.

03The evidence

Every statistic, subject by subject

333 statistics measure both countries; 7 more measure only Ethiopia and 36 only Kenya. Each subject opens with its key statistics on a strip of every country measured, then lists the rest.

All statistics

Governance & Institutions

Ethiopia:144thKenya:joint 96thof 194

Ethiopia on Governance & Institutions →Kenya on Governance & Institutions →

Key statistics · the 4 the Governance & Institutions standing is built from

  1. Corruption Perceptions Index

    Transparency International · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9 to 89; the middle country is at 39.

    9dashed: the middle country, 3989

    Ethiopia: 3896th of 181 · rank

    Kenya: 30130th of 181 · rank

  2. Government Effectiveness

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 209 countries measured, values run from -2.251 to 2.092; the middle country is at 0.101.

    -2.251dashed: the middle country, 0.1012.092

    Ethiopia: -0.616

    Kenya: -0.089

  3. Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.003 to 0.988; the middle country is at 0.676.

    0.003dashed: the middle country, 0.6760.988

    Ethiopia: 0.213

    Kenya: 0.788

  4. Statistical Performance Indicators

    World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 188 countries measured, values run from 27.12 to 94.14; the middle country is at 69.3.

    27.12dashed: the middle country, 69.394.14

    Ethiopia: 61.75

    Kenya: 73.36

Governance & Institutions: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 30EthiopiaKenya
Bribery IncidenceWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Lower is better17.6845th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst33.199th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Central Bank Independence IndexAna Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · 2023 · No better end0.3040.416
Child and Family Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better14.720243.22021
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better0.262169th of 192 · rank0.268166th of 192 · rank
Completeness of Birth RegistrationUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better2.72016762022
Control of CorruptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better-0.374124th of 211 · position · derived-0.855163rd of 211 · position · derived
Country Policy and Institutional AssessmentWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better3.2537th of 78 · position · derived3.8178th of 78 · position · derived
Debt Service on External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better11.5459th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst27.2218th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Disability Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better0.320242.42021
Equal Protection IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.503122nd of 176 · position · derived0.511117th of 176 · position · derived
Firms Expecting to Make Informal Payments to Public OfficialsWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Lower is better11.1364th of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst39.468th of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Foundational ID OwnershipWorld Bank Group (ID4D) · 2024 · Higher is better90.692.58
General Government ConsumptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end5.839128th of 132 · position · derived11.21105th of 132 · position · derived
Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance ScoreWorld Bank Group · 2018 · Higher is better13.25
Liberal Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.1143rd of 176 · position · derived0.44674th of 176 · position · derived
Meritocratic Appointment in the State AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.728144th of 176 · position · derived0.39382nd of 176 · position · derived
Neopatrimonial Rule IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better0.75946th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.336107th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Old-Age Pension CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better4.2202419.82021
Open Data InventoryOpen Data Watch · 2024 · Higher is better44129th of 168 · rank6173rd of 168 · rank
Political Corruption IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better0.52988th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.56482nd of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Public Sector EmploymentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end7.0162021104th of 135 · position · derived7.5182015101st of 135 · position · derived
Public Sector Wage BillWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end6.6103rd of 168 · position · derived3.965149th of 168 · position · derived
Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better-0.73159th of 209 · position · derived-0.373126th of 209 · position · derived
Rigorous and Impartial Public AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-1.015145th of 176 · position · derived0.581st of 176 · position · derived
Senior Management Time Spent on Government RegulationWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end1.8746.686
State Authority over TerritoryV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better68.3386.2
State Capacity IndexJonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · 2015 · Higher is better0.102114th of 166 · position · derived-0.079128th of 166 · position · derived
State Fiscal Source of RevenueV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.943105th of 176 · position · derived1.86953rd of 176 · position · derived
Trade Union DensityILO · 2019 · Higher is better9.35108th of 139 · position · derived9.7106th of 139 · position · derived
Voice and AccountabilityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better-1.276173rd of 206 · position · derived-0.334122nd of 206 · position · derived

Measured for Kenya only: External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)

Economy & Innovation

Ethiopia:148thKenya:82ndof 176

Ethiopia on Economy & Innovation →Kenya on Economy & Innovation →

Key statistics · the 4 the Economy & Innovation standing is built from

  1. Account Ownership at a Financial Institution

    World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 14.83 to 99.85; the middle country is at 72.83.

    14.83dashed: the middle country, 72.8399.85

    Ethiopia: 48.83

    Kenya: 90.12

  2. Economic Complexity Index

    Growth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 145 countries measured, values run from -3.53 to 1.729; the middle country is at 0.131.

    -3.53dashed: the middle country, 0.1311.729

    Ethiopia: -1.091122nd of 145 · rank

    Kenya: -0.26890th of 145 · rank

  3. Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 2.113 to 88.52; the middle country is at 35.95.

    2.113dashed: the middle country, 35.9588.52

    Ethiopia: 23.45

    Kenya: 46.85

  4. GDP per Capita (PPP)

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 185 countries measured, values run from 1,067 to 139,593; the middle country is at 17,265.

    1,067dashed: the middle country, 17,265139,593

    Ethiopia: 3,095

    Kenya: 5,995

Economy & Innovation: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 39EthiopiaKenya
Actual Individual Consumption per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better2,781150th of 173 · position · derived4,579134th of 173 · position · derived
Adjusted Net SavingsWorld Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better13.4436th of 118 · position · derived7.15366th of 118 · position · derived
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end32.827th of 158 · position · derived23.1620th of 158 · position · derived
Commodity Export DependenceUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end84.4869.93
Complexity Outlook IndexGrowth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · No better end-1.091.035
Comprehensive Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better12,313127th of 150 · position · derived21,733103rd of 150 · position · derived
Crop Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better116.5159th of 195 · position · derived116.9756th of 195 · position · derived
Export Concentration IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end0.4340.186
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end13.28128th of 138 · position · derived15.76120th of 138 · position · derived
Firms Competing Against Informal FirmsWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Lower is better24.53142nd of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst54.0655th of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Firms with an International Quality CertificationWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better2.68412.95
Food Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better116.3156th of 195 · position · derived112.3871st of 195 · position · derived
Foreign Direct Investment InflowsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end3.5922.343
Frontier Technology Readiness IndexUNCTAD · 2023 · Higher is better0.211144th of 170 · position · derived0.371113th of 170 · position · derived
GDP GrowthWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better9.7725th of 186 · position · derived4.63351st of 186 · position · derived
Global Innovation IndexWorld Intellectual Property Organization · 2025 · Higher is better14.42134th of 139 · rank21.38102nd of 139 · rank
GNI per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better3,13086th of 102 · position · derived5,86373rd of 102 · position · derived
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end20.1290th of 131 · position · derived16.96109th of 131 · position · derived
Gross Savings (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2024 · No better end19.6786th of 146 · position · derived15.57112th of 146 · position · derived
Historical GDP per Capita (Maddison)GGDC · 2022 · Higher is better2,289142nd of 166 · position · derived3,404132nd of 166 · position · derived
Household ConsumptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end80.9321st of 131 · position · derived76.9426th of 131 · position · derived
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end20.18123rd of 138 · position · derived21.76119th of 138 · position · derived
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end27.7656th of 158 · position · derived16.27136th of 158 · position · derived
Inflation, GDP DeflatorWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end16.683.493
Informal Output (DGE Model Estimate)World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · 2020 · Lower is better22.7525.93
Livestock Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better116.0666th of 194 · position · derived103.71115th of 194 · position · derived
Management Practices IndexWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better61.426th of 169 · position · derived61.4425th of 169 · position · derived
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end4.202121st of 132 · position · derived7.123102nd of 132 · position · derived
Merchant Fleet by Country of OwnershipUNCTAD · 2026 · No better end314.6925.55
New Business DensityWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better0.6071.734
Price Level of Household ConsumptionGGDC · 2023 · No better end0.3920.337
Productive Capacities IndexUNCTAD · 2022 · Higher is better27.96174th of 195 · position · derived36.78148th of 195 · position · derived
Researchers per Million InhabitantsUIS · years differ · Higher is better89.042017116th of 145 · position · derived384.02202491st of 145 · position · derived
Scholarly ArticlesOurResearch · 2025 · No better end14,01611,706
Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end7.5166.041
Terms of Trade IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end133.8798.6
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2021 · No better end5.86763rd of 180 · position · derived1.228107th of 180 · position · derived
Trade (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end33.46130th of 138 · position · derived37.52123rd of 138 · position · derived
Water-Use EfficiencyFAO · 2023 · Higher is better6.514.47

Measured for Kenya only: Container Port Traffic · Creative Goods Exports · Interest Payments on External Debt · Research and Development Spending · Statutory Corporate Income Tax Rate · Statutory Minimum Wage · Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Products · Tax Revenue (% of GDP) · Total Factor Productivity Level

Work & Labour

Ethiopia:116thKenya:139thof 182

Ethiopia on Work & Labour →Kenya on Work & Labour →

Key statistics · the 4 the Work & Labour standing is built from

  1. Employment-to-Population Ratio

    ILO · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 21.21 to 86.9; the middle country is at 57.72.

    21.21dashed: the middle country, 57.7286.9

    Ethiopia: 66.19

    Kenya: 63.71

  2. Labour Income Share

    ILO · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9.691 to 75.13; the middle country is at 46.23.

    9.691dashed: the middle country, 46.2375.13

    Ethiopia: 38.52

    Kenya: 33.28

  3. Unemployment Rate

    ILO · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.13 to 34.2; the middle country is at 5.084.

    0.13dashed: the middle country, 5.08434.2

    Ethiopia: 3.323

    Kenya: 5.449

  4. Vulnerable Employment

    ILO · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.456 to 90.22; the middle country is at 28.67.

    0.456dashed: the middle country, 28.6790.22

    Ethiopia: 84.15

    Kenya: 63.83

Work & Labour: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 19EthiopiaKenya
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added per WorkerWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better1,154135th of 151 · position · derived1,633121st of 151 · position · derived
Average Weekly Hours WorkedILO · 2025 · No better end31.1162nd of 182 · position · derived38.8992nd of 182 · position · derived
Compliance with Labour RightsILO · 2024 · Lower is better2.544
Employment in AgricultureILO · 2025 · No better end60.1413th of 182 · position · derived45.7927th of 182 · position · derived
Employment in IndustryILO · 2025 · No better end6.448179th of 182 · position · derived12.48154th of 182 · position · derived
Employment in ServicesILO · 2025 · No better end33.41165th of 182 · position · derived41.73148th of 182 · position · derived
Employment Injury Protection CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better9.7202412.42019
Female Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better58.4657th of 182 · position · derived63.0428th of 182 · position · derived
Firms Offering Formal TrainingWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better8.83936.01
GDP per Person EmployedWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better7,638155th of 168 · position · derived14,763135th of 168 · position · derived
Human Capital Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better8,493118th of 151 · position · derived17,44988th of 151 · position · derived
Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better68.4632nd of 182 · position · derived67.3941st of 182 · position · derived
Labour Productivity per Hour WorkedILO · 2025 · Higher is better4.73160th of 182 · position · derived7.32142nd of 182 · position · derived
Length of Paid Maternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better12090
Length of Paid Paternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better314
Self-Employment RateILO · 2025 · No better end84.3111th of 182 · position · derived64.840th of 182 · position · derived
Unemployment Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better0202402022
Working Poverty RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better28.2333.06
Youth Unemployment RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better5.353154th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst15.2573rd of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst

Measured for Kenya only: Informal Employment Rate

Education & Knowledge

Ethiopia:178thKenya:137thof 198

Ethiopia on Education & Knowledge →Kenya on Education & Knowledge →

Key statistics · the 4 the Education & Knowledge standing is built from

  1. Government Spending on Education

    UIS · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 123 countries measured, values run from 0 to 16.39; the middle country is at 3.709.

    0dashed: the middle country, 3.70916.39

    Ethiopia: 2.927

    Kenya: 3.962

  2. Out-of-School Rate, Primary

    UIS · latest reading per country · Lower is better

    Across the 192 countries measured, values run from 0.004 to 65.6; the middle country is at 3.691.

    0.004dashed: the middle country, 3.69165.6

    Ethiopia: 22.462024

    Kenya: 32.92022

  3. Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary

    UIS · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 187 countries measured, values run from 3.411 to 100; the middle country is at 85.9.

    3.411dashed: the middle country, 85.9100

    Ethiopia: 62.592024

    Kenya: 92.122023

  4. Upper Secondary Completion Rate

    UIS · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 164 countries measured, values run from 2.13 to 99.27; the middle country is at 64.87.

    2.13dashed: the middle country, 64.8799.27

    Ethiopia: 15.45

    Kenya: 41.64

Education & Knowledge: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 15EthiopiaKenya
Academic Freedom IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.337120th of 176 · position · derived0.86429th of 176 · position · derived
Adult Literacy RateUIS · years differ · Higher is better60.462022152nd of 172 · position · derived82.232000too old to compare118th of 172 · position · derived
Expected Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better9.218176th of 195 · position · derived11.47148th of 195 · position · derived
Female Share of ResearchersUIS · years differ · No better end11.51201744.532024
Harmonized Test ScoresWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better348.2153rd of 172 · position · derived454.9652nd of 172 · position · derived
Intergenerational Persistence in EducationWorld Bank Group · 2013 · Lower is better0.47266th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.48158th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Learning PovertyWorld Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · years differ · Lower is better90.39201514th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst79.29202325th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Learning-Adjusted Years of SchoolWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better4.349159th of 172 · position · derived8.46974th of 172 · position · derived
Lower Secondary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better29.52154th of 164 · position · derived60.34114th of 164 · position · derived
Mean Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better2.403188th of 193 · position · derived8.625121st of 193 · position · derived
Nobel Prize Laureates by Country of BirthNobel Prize Outreach · 2025 · No better end11
Primary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better64.57148th of 165 · position · derived88.36112th of 165 · position · derived
Trust in ScientistsWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end18.818.44
Wealth Parity Index, Lower Secondary CompletionUIS · years differ · Closer to 1 is better0.16120190.6922022
Youth Literacy RateUIS · years differ · Higher is better84.69202293.182014

Measured for Ethiopia only: Out-of-School Rate, Lower Secondary Age · Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · Pupils per Qualified Teacher, Primary

Measured for Kenya only: Gender Parity Index, Tertiary Enrolment · Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of Primary · Minimum Proficiency in Reading, End of Primary · Tertiary Enrolment Ratio

Health & Wellbeing

Ethiopia:174thKenya:167thof 200

Ethiopia on Health & Wellbeing →Kenya on Health & Wellbeing →

Key statistics · the 4 the Health & Wellbeing standing is built from

  1. Life Expectancy at Birth

    UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 222 countries measured, values run from 54.46 to 86.37; the middle country is at 74.63.

    54.46dashed: the middle country, 74.6386.37

    Ethiopia: 67.31

    Kenya: 63.65

  2. Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity

    FAO · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 133 countries measured, values run from 0 to 63.1; the middle country is at 4.7.

    0dashed: the middle country, 4.763.1

    Ethiopia: 19

    Kenya: 28.1

  3. Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five

    UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · latest reading per country · Lower is better

    Across the 162 countries measured, values run from 0.518 to 52.8; the middle country is at 13.8.

    0.518dashed: the middle country, 13.852.8

    Ethiopia: 36.782019

    Kenya: 17.62022

  4. Under-Five Mortality Rate

    UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 200 countries measured, values run from 1.26 to 115.65; the middle country is at 14.54.

    1.26dashed: the middle country, 14.54115.65

    Ethiopia: 44.5

    Kenya: 38.85

Health & Wellbeing: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 49EthiopiaKenya
Adolescent Birth Rate (Ages 15–19)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better69.8642nd of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst56.3159th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Adult Mortality (Probability of Dying Between 15 and 60)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better197.8854th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst316.467th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Adults Who Have Been Too Anxious or Depressed to Carry OnWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end12.9732.25
Agreement That Vaccines Are SafeWellcome Trust · 2018 · Higher is better96.133rd of 144 · position · derived89.2327th of 144 · position · derived
Antenatal Care Coverage, At Least Four VisitsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better432019143rd of 153 · position · derived662022112th of 153 · position · derived
Caesarean Section RateUNICEF · years differ · No better end6.5201916.52022
Care-Seeking for Children with Symptoms of PneumoniaUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better29.82016121st of 127 · position · derived73202248th of 127 · position · derived
Catastrophic Out-of-Pocket Health SpendingWorld Bank Group · 2015 · No better end2.1175.428
Coefficient of Variation of Habitual Caloric ConsumptionFAO · 2024 · Lower is better0.370.29
Contraceptive Prevalence (Any Method)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end26.746.1
Cost of a Healthy DietFAO · 2025 · No better end4.754.5
Days Above 35°CECMWF · 2025 · Lower is better57.8273.2
Demand for Family Planning Satisfied by Modern MethodsUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better62124th of 196 · position · derived81.739th of 196 · position · derived
Early Initiation of BreastfeedingUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better71.98201916th of 136 · position · derived60.13202251st of 136 · position · derived
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better58.81201925th of 136 · position · derived59.71202222nd of 136 · position · derived
Female Genital Mutilation PrevalenceUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better65.2201614.82022
Fish and Seafood Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end0.52.86
Fruit Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better10.9779.21
Gender Inequality IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better0.497131st of 172 · rank0.526143rd of 172 · rank
Global Multidimensional Poverty IndexOPHI · years differ · Lower is better0.36720198th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.113202240th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Global Report on Food CrisesFSIN · 2024 · Lower is better1926th of 44 · position · derived · 1 = worst1236th of 44 · position · derived · 1 = worst
HPV Vaccination Coverage, GirlsWUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better5169
Human Capital IndexWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better0.383154th of 172 · position · derived0.54792nd of 172 · position · derived
Immunisation Coverage, DTP3WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better8188
Immunisation Coverage, Measles First Dose (MCV1)WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better7780
Infant Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better34.4936th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst34.1537th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst
INFORM Severity IndexACAPS · 2025 · Lower is better4.39th of 81 · position · derived · 1 = worst3.431st of 81 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Insecticide-Treated Net UseMAP · 2025 · Higher is better8.58643.67
Institutional DeliveriesUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better47.5201988.12022
Life Expectancy at Age 65UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better14.63155th of 222 · position · derived14.02173rd of 222 · position · derived
Malaria Incidence (P. falciparum)MAP · 2025 · Lower is better110.3871.85
Malaria Mortality (P. falciparum)MAP · 2024 · Lower is better12.426.295
Meat Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end6.9110.18
Minimum Dietary Diversity, Children Aged 6–23 MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better16.2202499th of 115 · position · derived36.93202259th of 115 · position · derived
Modern Contraceptive PrevalenceUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end26.142.7
Mortality Rate, Ages 5–14UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better7.49743rd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst4.37667th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Neonatal Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better25.2321st of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst20.744th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Oral Rehydration Salts for Children with DiarrhoeaUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better29.52016103rd of 127 · position · derived48.3202251st of 127 · position · derived
Overweight Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · 2024 · Lower is better3.339134th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst4.334111th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Pesticide Use per HectareFAO · 2024 · No better end0.22156th of 178 · position · derived0.9123rd of 178 · position · derived
PM2.5 Air Pollution ExposureAtmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · 2023 · Lower is better22.565th of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst1882nd of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Postnatal Care for Newborns Within Two DaysUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better34.5201996th of 109 · position · derived82.6202257th of 109 · position · derived
Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food InsecurityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better60.121st of 135 · position · derived · 1 = worst71.711th of 135 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Prevalence of UndernourishmentFAO · 2023 · Lower is better19.728th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst36.87th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Severe Child Food Poverty, Children Aged 6–23 MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better46.0120197th of 113 · position · derived · 1 = worst16.2202266th of 113 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Share of Dietary Energy Supply from Cereals, Roots and TubersFAO · 2022 · Lower is better7350
Stillbirth RateUN IGME · 2023 · Lower is better29.714th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst16.2641st of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Vegetable Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better11.7155.58
Wasting Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · years differ · Lower is better6.795201941st of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst4.529202265th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst

Measured for Ethiopia only: Malaria Incidence (P. vivax)

Measured for Kenya only: Low Birthweight Prevalence

Development & Human Capital

Ethiopia:174thKenya:167thof 196

Ethiopia on Development & Human Capital →Kenya on Development & Human Capital →

Key statistics · the 3 the Development & Human Capital standing is built from

  1. Human Development Index

    UNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.388 to 0.972; the middle country is at 0.762.

    0.388dashed: the middle country, 0.7620.972

    Ethiopia: 0.497180th of 193 · rank

    Kenya: 0.628143rd of 193 · rank

  2. Maternal Mortality Ratio

    MMEIG · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 0.11 to 992.83; the middle country is at 46.65.

    0.11dashed: the middle country, 46.65992.83

    Ethiopia: 194.94

    Kenya: 378.8

  3. Social Protection Coverage

    ILO · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 209 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 52.1.

    0dashed: the middle country, 52.1100

    Ethiopia: 11.52024

    Kenya: 92021

Development & Human Capital: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 11EthiopiaKenya
Access to ElectricityWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better56.677
Access to Electricity, RuralWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better44.867.1
Adequacy of Social Protection and Labour BenefitsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better8.24920185.9272015
Child MarriageUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better40.3201612th of 143 · position · derived · 1 = worst12.5202292nd of 143 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Coefficient of Human InequalityUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better33.8629th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst26.7454th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Gender Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Closer to 1 is better0.886159th of 184 · position · derived0.944129th of 184 · position · derived
Inequality-adjusted Human Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better0.326153rd of 169 · position · derived0.456122nd of 169 · position · derived
Multidimensional Poverty MeasureWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better65.52202112th of 157 · position · derived · 1 = worst47.28202228th of 157 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Net Official Development Assistance ReceivedOECD Development Assistance Committee · 2023 · No better end3.98747th of 130 · position · derived2.45967th of 130 · position · derived
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDIUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better0.487141st of 156 · position · derived0.61104th of 156 · position · derived
Poverty Headcount at $3.00 a Day, Line-up EstimatesWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better32.1243.36

Environment & Sustainability

Ethiopia:52ndKenya:47thof 186

Ethiopia on Environment & Sustainability →Kenya on Environment & Sustainability →

Key statistics · the 4 the Environment & Sustainability standing is built from

  1. CO₂ Emissions per Capita

    Global Carbon Project · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 210 countries measured, values run from 0.054 to 41.27; the middle country is at 3.21.

    0.054dashed: the middle country, 3.2141.27

    Ethiopia: 0.135

    Kenya: 0.376

  2. Ecological Footprint

    Global Footprint Network · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 0.514 to 11.73; the middle country is at 2.296.

    0.514dashed: the middle country, 2.29611.73

    Ethiopia: 0.877

    Kenya: 0.993

  3. Organic Agricultural Area

    FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 0 to 86.38; the middle country is at 0.725.

    0dashed: the middle country, 0.72586.38

    Ethiopia: 0.59

    Kenya: 0.61

  4. Water Stress

    FAO · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 177 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 3,851; the middle country is at 10.

    0.03dashed: the middle country, 103,851

    Ethiopia: 32.26

    Kenya: 11.2

Environment & Sustainability: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 30EthiopiaKenya
Agricultural EmissionsFAO · 2023 · No better end142,26010th of 193 · position · derived53,63232nd of 193 · position · derived
Agricultural Emissions IntensityFAO · 2023 · Lower is better6.611th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst3.0938th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Agricultural Irrigated LandFAO · years differ · No better end0.4712020100th of 121 · position · derived0.965202387th of 121 · position · derived
Agricultural LandFAO · 2023 · No better end34.08115th of 209 · position · derived49.5363rd of 209 · position · derived
Annual Forest Area Change RateFAO · 2025 · Higher is better-0.011.47
Arable Land per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end0.12792nd of 206 · position · derived0.1297th of 206 · position · derived
Baseline Water Stress (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better0.9610.788
Burned AreaGWIS · 2025 · No better end4,355,081318,210
Children's Climate Risk IndexUNICEF · 2020 · Lower is better7.615th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst6.349th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst
Consumption-Based CO₂ EmissionsGlobal Carbon Project · 2023 · No better end6.3459.547
Cropland Nitrogen BalanceFAO · 2023 · No better end24.9518.83
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)EIA · 2024 · Lower is better0.9151.168
Fertilizer Consumption per HectareFAO · 2023 · No better end45.32125th of 188 · position · derived50.46119th of 188 · position · derived
Fisheries and Aquaculture ProductionFAO · 2024 · No better end255,458168,703
Forest AreaFAO · 2023 · No better end14.93142nd of 210 · position · derived6.217177th of 210 · position · derived
Forest Area within Legally Established Protected AreasFAO · 2025 · Higher is better17.6849.66
Land Under Cereal ProductionFAO · 2023 · No better end11,859,45915th of 179 · position · derived2,928,05045th of 179 · position · derived
Livestock DensityFAO · 2023 · No better end1.3336th of 188 · position · derived0.7268th of 188 · position · derived
Methane EmissionsEDGAR · 2025 · No better end4,4642,375
Municipal Solid Waste GenerationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better0.1042020199th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.1792021195th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst
ND-GAIN Country IndexNotre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better37.72155th of 190 · rank39.29147th of 190 · rank
Operating Coal Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end00
Operating Wind Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end664632.5
Population Living Below 5 m ElevationCenter for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · 2015 · No better end00.41
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per CapitaFAO · 2022 · Higher is better973.01131st of 181 · position · derived381.55157th of 181 · position · derived
Solar Electricity Installed CapacityEIA · 2024 · No better end0.0220.369
Temperature Change on LandFAO · 2025 · No better end1.3891.117
Tree Cover LossWorld Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · 2025 · No better end24,98010,418
Tropical Moist Forest DeforestationJRC · 2025 · No better end0.0020.001
Water Withdrawal by SectorFAO · 2022 · No better end91.8420th of 171 · position · derived80.2150th of 171 · position · derived

Measured for Kenya only: Coal Share of Electricity Generation · Environmentally Related Tax Revenue · Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation · Mangrove Area · Solar Share of Electricity Generation · Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generation

Gender & Equality

Ethiopia:127thKenya:joint 106thof 183

Ethiopia on Gender & Equality →Kenya on Gender & Equality →

Key statistics · the 4 the Gender & Equality standing is built from

  1. Firms with a Female Top Manager

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 1.429 to 62.9; the middle country is at 19.16.

    1.429dashed: the middle country, 19.1662.9

    Ethiopia: 16.44

    Kenya: 17.75

  2. Social Institutions and Gender Index

    OECD · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 140 countries measured, values run from 6.7 to 67.4; the middle country is at 25.2.

    6.7dashed: the middle country, 25.267.4

    Ethiopia: 30.8

    Kenya: 32.9

  3. Women, Business and the Law

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 3.125 to 100; the middle country is at 81.25.

    3.125dashed: the middle country, 81.25100

    Ethiopia: 80

    Kenya: 83.75

  4. Women's Political Empowerment Index

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.028 to 0.954; the middle country is at 0.772.

    0.028dashed: the middle country, 0.7720.954

    Ethiopia: 0.691

    Kenya: 0.804

Gender & Equality: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 9EthiopiaKenya
Account Ownership Among WomenWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better41.62114th of 139 · position · derived86.5242nd of 139 · position · derived
Female-Headed HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end22.03201933.892022
Firms with Female Participation in OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better32.34103rd of 181 · position · derived36.4885th of 181 · position · derived
Gender Social Norms IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2022 · Lower is better98.7718th of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst95.4935th of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Legal Guarantees of Women's Equal Rights to LandFAO · years differ · Higher is better6202252020
Mean Age at First Marriage, WomenUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end21.3201621.92014
Sex Ratio at BirthUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end105.5102.2
Women Who Think a Husband Is Justified in Hitting or Beating His WifeUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better63201612th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst32.4202249th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Women's Share of Agricultural LandownersFAO · years differ · No better end50.4201954.462022

Measured for Kenya only: Global Gender Parity Index · Women's Empowerment Index

Democracy & Civil Liberties

Ethiopia:151stKenya:106thof 198

Ethiopia on Democracy & Civil Liberties →Kenya on Democracy & Civil Liberties →

Key statistics · the 4 the Democracy & Civil Liberties standing is built from

  1. Civic Space Ratings

    CIVICUS · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 198 countries measured, values run from 2.17 to 100; the middle country is at 50.46.

    2.17dashed: the middle country, 50.46100

    Ethiopia: 20.49

    Kenya: 31.14

  2. Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index

    EIP · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 171 countries measured, values run from 12.86 to 88.61; the middle country is at 54.78.

    12.86dashed: the middle country, 54.7888.61

    Ethiopia: 44.62021

    Kenya: 62.812022

  3. Rule of Law

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.199 to 2.012; the middle country is at -0.102.

    -2.199dashed: the middle country, -0.1022.012

    Ethiopia: -0.938

    Kenya: -0.474

  4. V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.016 to 0.913; the middle country is at 0.497.

    0.016dashed: the middle country, 0.4970.913

    Ethiopia: 0.257

    Kenya: 0.563

Democracy & Civil Liberties: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 15EthiopiaKenya
Deliberative Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.195119th of 176 · position · derived0.45465th of 176 · position · derived
Egalitarian Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.161133rd of 176 · position · derived0.34784th of 176 · position · derived
Exclusion by Socio-Economic GroupV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2023 · Lower is better0.60844th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.34597th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.285143rd of 176 · position · derived0.929th of 176 · position · derived
Freedom of Foreign MovementV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-1.027163rd of 176 · position · derived0.745114th of 176 · position · derived
Freedom of Peaceful AssemblyV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.676122nd of 172 · position · derived0.142105th of 172 · position · derived
Freedom of ReligionV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.466146th of 176 · position · derived1.63961st of 176 · position · derived
Government Censorship of the MediaV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.394122nd of 176 · position · derived1.72136th of 176 · position · derived
Government Dissemination of False Information (Domestic)V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-2.023152nd of 176 · position · derived-0.99124th of 176 · position · derived
Government Internet ShutdownsV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-1.654163rd of 176 · position · derived1.43665th of 176 · position · derived
Government Social Media CensorshipV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-2.891171st of 176 · position · derived0.77777th of 176 · position · derived
Mass MobilizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · No better end1.3482.479
Military Dimension IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better0.2860.1
Participatory Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.128134th of 176 · position · derived0.33579th of 176 · position · derived
Political PolarizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better0.98461st of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.66975th of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst

Peace & Security

Ethiopia:155thKenya:111thof 177

Ethiopia on Peace & Security →Kenya on Peace & Security →

Key statistics · the 4 the Peace & Security standing is built from

  1. Global Militarisation Index

    BICC · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 149 countries measured, values run from 3.512 to 351.09; the middle country is at 100.66.

    3.512dashed: the middle country, 100.66351.09

    Ethiopia: 84.1899th of 149 · rank

    Kenya: 57.14133rd of 149 · rank

  2. Physical Violence Index

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.053 to 0.989; the middle country is at 0.79.

    0.053dashed: the middle country, 0.790.989

    Ethiopia: 0.266

    Kenya: 0.62

  3. Political Stability and Absence of Violence

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.506 to 1.563; the middle country is at 0.171.

    -2.506dashed: the middle country, 0.1711.563

    Ethiopia: -1.854

    Kenya: -1.119

  4. Political Violence by Non-State Actors

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 171 countries measured, values run from -3.182 to 3.375; the middle country is at -0.661.

    -3.182dashed: the middle country, -0.6613.375

    Ethiopia: 2.268

    Kenya: 0.952

Peace & Security: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 7EthiopiaKenya
Armed Forces Personnel (% of population)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · Lower is better0.120.05
Arms Imports (% of total imports)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · No better end0.20.3
Civilian Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better94812
Deaths in Non-State ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better30326
Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better5,4586th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst8039th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Deaths in State-Based Armed ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better4,33144
Refugees by Country of OriginUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end164,21513,325

Measured for Ethiopia only: Internally Displaced People of Concern to UNHCR

Risk & Resilience

Ethiopia:172ndKenya:joint 165thof 193

Ethiopia on Risk & Resilience →Kenya on Risk & Resilience →

Key statistics · the 4 the Risk & Resilience standing is built from

  1. Able to Raise Emergency Funds Within 30 Days

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 142 countries measured, values run from 16.49 to 93.69; the middle country is at 53.85.

    16.49dashed: the middle country, 53.8593.69

    Ethiopia: 35.26

    Kenya: 49.77

  2. Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)

    Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 0.263 to 0.655; the middle country is at 0.45.

    0.263dashed: the middle country, 0.450.655

    Ethiopia: 0.508143rd of 190 · rank

    Kenya: 0.482122nd of 190 · rank

  3. INFORM Risk Index

    European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 191 countries measured, values run from 0.7 to 8.5; the middle country is at 3.7.

    0.7dashed: the middle country, 3.78.5

    Ethiopia: 7

    Kenya: 6.2

  4. World Risk Index

    Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.18 to 46.56; the middle country is at 4.17.

    0.18dashed: the middle country, 4.1746.56

    Ethiopia: 4.87

    Kenya: 13.72

Risk & Resilience: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 8EthiopiaKenya
Adults Who Experienced a Natural Disaster or Severe WeatherWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better12.5373rd of 98 · position · derived · 1 = worst25.3535th of 98 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Asylum-Seekers by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end112,987218,646
Drought Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better2.5376th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst3.01541st of 138 · rank · 1 = worst
Firms Whose Assets Were Damaged by Extreme WeatherWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Lower is better2.333141st of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst8.81688th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Per Capita Food Supply VariabilityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better2952
Refugee Population by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end1,010,466617,125
Riverine Flood Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better3.02763rd of 163 · rank · 1 = worst4.03128th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst
World Risk Poll Resilience IndexLloyd's Register Foundation · 2023 · Higher is better4351

Measured for Kenya only: Stateless Persons by Country of Residence

Mobility & Trade

Ethiopia:no standingKenya:44thof 177

Kenya on Mobility & Trade →

Key statistics · the 4 the Mobility & Trade standing is built from

  1. Container Import Dwell Time

    World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 1 to 21.6; the middle country is at 4.4.

    1dashed: the middle country, 4.421.6

    Ethiopia: no reading in this edition

    Kenya: 2.8

  2. ICT Goods Exports

    UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 120 countries measured, values run from 0 to 61.45; the middle country is at 0.975.

    0dashed: the middle country, 0.97561.45

    Ethiopia: no reading in this edition

    Kenya: no reading in this edition

  3. Liner Shipping Connectivity Index

    UNCTAD · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 168 countries measured, values run from 4.13 to 1,313; the middle country is at 60.84.

    4.13dashed: the middle country, 60.841,313

    Ethiopia: no reading in this edition

    Kenya: 83.0562nd of 177 · rank

  4. Logistics Performance Index

    World Bank Group · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 1.9 to 4.3; the middle country is at 2.9.

    1.9dashed: the middle country, 2.94.3

    Ethiopia: no reading in this edition

    Kenya: no reading in this edition

Mobility & Trade: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 8EthiopiaKenya
Average Time to Clear Exports Through CustomsWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Lower is better4.2293rd of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst5.75766th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Cereal Import Dependency RatioFAO · 2022 · No better end8.649.5
Cost of Sending RemittancesWorld Bank Group · 2023 · Lower is better3.41544th of 93 · position · derived · 1 = worst3.8635th of 93 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Digital Services Trade Restrictiveness IndexOECD · 2025 · Lower is better0.42814th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.3720th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst
EmigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end1,240,645540,466
International MigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end1,168,455992,536
International Migrants as a Share of PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end0.8851.759
Net Migration RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end-0.093-0.181

Measured for Kenya only: FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index

Food & Agriculture

Ethiopia:145thKenya:joint 158thof 184

Ethiopia on Food & Agriculture →Kenya on Food & Agriculture →

Key statistics · the 4 the Food & Agriculture standing is built from

  1. Agriculture Orientation Index

    FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 132 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 5.38; the middle country is at 0.305.

    0.03dashed: the middle country, 0.3055.38

    Ethiopia: 0.09

    Kenya: 0.12

  2. Cereal Yield

    FAO · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 23 to 29,147; the middle country is at 3,072.

    23dashed: the middle country, 3,07229,147

    Ethiopia: 2,656

    Kenya: 1,758

  3. Dietary Energy Supply

    FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 155 countries measured, values run from 1,757 to 3,962; the middle country is at 2,982.

    1,757dashed: the middle country, 2,9823,962

    Ethiopia: 2,539

    Kenya: 2,187

  4. Across the 186 countries measured, values run from 1.67 to 4.57; the middle country is at 3.14.

    1.67dashed: the middle country, 3.144.57

    Ethiopia: 2.86

    Kenya: 2.86

Poverty & Inequality

Ethiopia:107thKenya:141stof 159

Ethiopia on Poverty & Inequality →Kenya on Poverty & Inequality →

Key statistics · the 3 the Poverty & Inequality standing is built from

  1. Gini Index

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better

    Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 23 to 59.07; the middle country is at 33.72.

    23dashed: the middle country, 33.7259.07

    Ethiopia: 31.142021

    Kenya: 38.532022

  2. Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better

    Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 0 to 48.69; the middle country is at 0.345.

    0dashed: the middle country, 0.34548.69

    Ethiopia: 10.752021

    Kenya: 13.582022

  3. Across the 145 countries measured, values run from 0.6 to 93.9; the middle country is at 26.4.

    0.6dashed: the middle country, 26.493.9

    Ethiopia: 67.9

    Kenya: 76.3

Poverty & Inequality: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 1EthiopiaKenya
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty LinesWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end33.1202139.82022

Measured for Kenya only: Income Growth of the Poorest 40%

Money & Public Finance

No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.

Money & Public Finance: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Measured · 5EthiopiaKenya
Firms Using Banks to Finance InvestmentWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end20.6842.14
Made or Received a Digital PaymentWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better20.6693rd of 98 · position · derived89.282nd of 98 · position · derived
Saved at a Financial Institution or with Mobile MoneyWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better25.7949th of 98 · position · derived54.424th of 98 · position · derived
Share of Firms' Payments Made ElectronicallyWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better58.9571.9
Short-Term Share of External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better0.9624.682

Energy

Ethiopia:no standingKenya:49thof 165

Kenya on Energy →

Key statistics · the 3 the Energy standing is built from

  1. Carbon Intensity of Electricity

    Ember · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 23.73 to 1,306; the middle country is at 433.75.

    23.73dashed: the middle country, 433.751,306

    Ethiopia: no reading in this edition

    Kenya: 85.82

  2. Renewable Share of Electricity Generation

    Ember · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 32.06.

    0dashed: the middle country, 32.06100

    Ethiopia: no reading in this edition

    Kenya: 91.48

  3. World Energy Trilemma Index

    World Energy Council · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 27.7 to 83.2; the middle country is at 63.8.

    27.7dashed: the middle country, 63.883.2

    Ethiopia: no reading in this edition

    Kenya: 52.477th of 99 · rank

Energy: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 11EthiopiaKenya
Crude Oil ProductionEIA · 2025 · No better end00
Firms Identifying Electricity as a Major ConstraintWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Lower is better27.1783rd of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst17.66125th of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Firms Owning or Sharing a GeneratorWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Lower is better52.9560.71
Natural Gas ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end00
Photovoltaic Power Potential (PVOUT)World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · 2020 · No better end4.6954.504
Primary Energy Consumption per CapitaEIA · 2024 · No better end2.345.721
Primary Energy ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end0.0840.043
RISE Clean Cooking Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better62.0880.69
RISE Electricity Access Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better72.1919th of 56 · position · derived89.234th of 56 · position · derived
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better29.1773.89
RISE Renewable Energy Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better33.1542.93

Measured for Kenya only: Gas Share of Electricity Generation · Hydro Share of Electricity Generation · Net Electricity Imports (share of generation) · Nuclear Share of Electricity Generation

Digital & Technology

Ethiopia:joint 87thKenya:72ndof 198

Ethiopia on Digital & Technology →Kenya on Digital & Technology →

Key statistics · the 4 the Digital & Technology standing is built from

  1. Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports

    UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 170 countries measured, values run from 0.377 to 87.15; the middle country is at 25.42.

    0.377dashed: the middle country, 25.4287.15

    Ethiopia: 6.043

    Kenya: 32.62

  2. Government AI Readiness Index

    Oxford Insights · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 12.12 to 88.36; the middle country is at 40.19.

    12.12dashed: the middle country, 40.1988.36

    Ethiopia: 41.5891st of 195 · rank

    Kenya: 52.5568th of 195 · rank

  3. Government Cyber Security Capacity

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from -2.66 to 3.715; the middle country is at 0.196.

    -2.66dashed: the middle country, 0.1963.715

    Ethiopia: 2.223

    Kenya: 0.345

  4. GovTech Maturity Index

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 196 countries measured, values run from 0.01 to 0.997; the middle country is at 0.63.

    0.01dashed: the middle country, 0.630.997

    Ethiopia: 0.643

    Kenya: 0.77

Digital & Technology: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Also measured · 9EthiopiaKenya
AI User Share of the Working-Age PopulationMicrosoft AI Economy Institute · 2026 · Higher is better88.9
Firms Experiencing Internet DisruptionsWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Lower is better60.0922nd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst5924th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Firms with Their Own WebsiteWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better23.63167th of 181 · position · derived73.8953rd of 181 · position · derived
GitHub DevelopersGitHub · 2026 · No better end251,351678,197
GitHub Git PushesGitHub · 2025 · No better end497,1661,256,334
GitHub RepositoriesGitHub · 2026 · No better end611,5103,235,413
Internet Use Among AdultsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better13.79138th of 140 · position · derived60.49105th of 140 · position · derived
Mobile Phone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better58136th of 140 · position · derived92.7361st of 140 · position · derived
Smartphone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better16.28136th of 140 · position · derived54.91108th of 140 · position · derived

Measured for Kenya only: Anthropic AI Usage Index

People & Population

No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.

People & Population: statistics measuring both Ethiopia and Kenya
Measured · 16EthiopiaKenya
Average Household SizeUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end4.7320193.752022
Crude Birth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end31.927.11
Crude Death RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end5.967.211
Historical Index of Ethnic FractionalizationLenka Dražanová, European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre) · 2013 · No better end0.7830.855
Mean Age at ChildbearingUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end29.0828.2
Median Age of the PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end18.7319.53
One-Person HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end6.36201920.492022
Population Aged 65 and OverUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end3.1712.913
Population DensityUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end128.6995.29
Population Growth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end2.5851.972
Population Living in Cities (Degree of Urbanisation)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end25.9324.06
Population Under Age 15UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end39.3737.45
Sex Ratio of the Total PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end100.4498.9
Total Dependency RatioUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end74.0367.67
Total Fertility RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end3.9893.208
Urban Population Share (National Definitions)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end24.1132.21

04Over time

How the two have moved

Ethiopia solid, Kenya dashed. Values from 2000; ranks are the publisher’s own, each year counted in that year’s field.

GDP per person

international $, PPP · World Bank Group

02,0004,000200020132025Ethiopia: 3,095 in 2025Kenya: 5,995 in 2025
Ethiopia, 2025
3,095
Kenya, 2025
5,995

Kenya’s GDP per person was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2025.

Life expectancy at birth

years at birth · UN DESA Population Division

0204060200020122023Ethiopia: 67.31 in 2023Kenya: 63.65 in 2023
Ethiopia, 2023
67.31
Kenya, 2023
63.65

Kenya’s life expectancy was the higher of the two from 2000 to 2012; Ethiopia’s has been higher in every year since 2013.

Population

people · UN DESA Population Division

050,000,000100,000,000200020122023Ethiopia: 128,691,692 in 2023Kenya: 55,339,003 in 2023
Ethiopia, 2023
128,691,692
Kenya, 2023
55,339,003

Ethiopia’s population was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.

Human Development Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office

50th100th150th200020122023Ethiopia: 180th of 193 in 2023Kenya: 143rd of 193 in 2023
Ethiopia, 2023
180th of 193
Kenya, 2023
143rd of 193

Corruption Perceptions Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Transparency International

25th50th75th100th125th201220192025Ethiopia: 96th of 181 in 2025Kenya: 130th of 181 in 2025
Ethiopia, 2025
96th of 181
Kenya, 2025
130th of 181

Gender Inequality Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office

25th50th75th100th125th200020122023Ethiopia: 131st of 172 in 2023Kenya: 143rd of 172 in 2023
Ethiopia, 2023
131st of 172
Kenya, 2023
143rd of 172

Global Innovation Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · World Intellectual Property Organization

25th50th75th100th125th202220242025Ethiopia: 134th of 139 in 2025Kenya: 102nd of 139 in 2025
Ethiopia, 2025
134th of 139
Kenya, 2025
102nd of 139

Economic Complexity Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Growth Lab at Harvard University

25th50th75th100th125th200020122024Ethiopia: 122nd of 145 in 2024Kenya: 90th of 145 in 2024
Ethiopia, 2024
122nd of 145
Kenya, 2024
90th of 145

Government AI Readiness Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Oxford Insights

50th100th150th202020232025Ethiopia: 91st of 195 in 2025Kenya: 68th of 195 in 2025
Ethiopia, 2025
91st of 195
Kenya, 2025
68th of 195

05Recorded facts

The two countries

Fact Ethiopia Kenya
CapitalAddis AbabaNairobi
LanguagesAmharicEnglish, Swahili
Currencybir (ETB)Kenyan shilling (KES)
Calling code+251+254
Internet domain.et.ke
ISO codesET · ETHKE · KEN
WhereEastern Africa · AfricaEastern Africa · Africa

Share a land borderBoth in Eastern AfricaBoth in Africa

Ethiopia in black and Kenya in blue-grey on a map
Ethiopia KenyaOutlines from Natural Earth, which draws borders as they are held on the ground. No line on this map is a statement about where a border should be.

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07Questions

Ethiopia and Kenya: common questions

Which is bigger, Ethiopia or Kenya?

People: Ethiopia 128,691,692 and Kenya 55,339,003 in 2023, according to UN DESA Population Division. Ethiopia has 2.3 times as many. Land area, in square kilometres: Ethiopia 1,122,135 and Kenya 580,880 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Ethiopia’s is 1.9 times as large.

Which has the higher GDP per person, Ethiopia or Kenya?

Kenya. GDP per person at purchasing power parity, in international dollars: Ethiopia 3,095 and Kenya 5,995 in 2025, according to World Bank Group.

Where are Ethiopia and Kenya placed in the Country Index 2026?

Ethiopia is placed 153rd of 183, and Kenya is placed 117th of 183. The Country Index 2026 is this site’s own ordering of published statistics, subject by subject; it is not a rank any publisher printed.

Do Ethiopia and Kenya share a border?

Yes: the two share a land border, as the Natural Earth outlines draw it — borders as they are held on the ground. Both are in Eastern Africa.

How many statistics compare Ethiopia and Kenya?

333 statistics from 62 publishers measure both. 7 more measure only Ethiopia, and 36 only Kenya; those are listed under each subject rather than left out.

Why do some rows give two different years?

For 42 of the 333 shared statistics the publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, so the two readings describe different years. Both years are printed, and those rows are left out of every comparison in the summary.

08Method

Sources and how to read them

Every value is the newest reading the publisher issued, exactly as each country’s profile prints it: Ethiopia and Kenya. A rank is a number the publisher printed; a position · derived is this site’s ordering of one published statistic; a standing is a place in the Country Index 2026.

Where a publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, the two readings can describe different years. Both years are then printed, and the row is left out of every comparison in the summary. How every number on the site is read is set out on the methodology page.

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The 62 publishers behind the shared statistics

ACAPS · Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · CIVICUS · Electoral Integrity Project (EIP) · European Commission Joint Research Centre — Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS) · European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (EDGAR) · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food Security Information Network (FSIN) · GitHub · Global Carbon Project · Global Energy Monitor · Global Footprint Network · Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Growth Lab at Harvard University · Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · International Labour Organization (ILO) · Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · Lenka Dražanová, European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre) · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Maddison Project, Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) · Microsoft AI Economy Institute · Nobel Prize Outreach · Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · OECD · OECD Development Assistance Committee · Open Data Watch · OpenAlex (OurResearch) · Oxford Insights · Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · Transparency International · U.S. Department of State · U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · UN DESA Population Division · UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · UNDP Human Development Report Office · UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · UNICEF · UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Wellcome Trust · WHO and UNICEF (WUENIC) · World Bank Group · World Bank Group (Climate Change Knowledge Portal), from Copernicus ERA5 (ECMWF) · World Bank Group (ESMAP) · World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · World Bank Group (ID4D) · World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · World Energy Council · World Intellectual Property Organization · World Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · World Resources Institute (WRI)

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