Ethiopia vs Mexico: population comparison
Current population of Ethiopia
139,287,321
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,430
- Deaths today
- 454
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,970
Current population of Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
Ethiopia has a population of 135,472,051 and Mexico has 131,946,900 (2025 estimates). Ethiopia is currently larger by 3,525,151 people — a nearly even match. They rank 10 and 11 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Ethiopia grows at +2.55% per year versus +0.83% for Mexico. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
The lead has changed hands: Ethiopia overtook Mexico in 2024, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Ethiopia is the younger society (median age 19.1 vs 29.6); Ethiopia is far more crowded at 114 people per km² against 67.
Ethiopia vs Mexico population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Ethiopia | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 135,472,051 | 131,946,900 |
| Annual growth | +2.55% | +0.83% |
| Yearly change | +3,412,284 | +1,085,893 |
| Density (P/km²) | 114 | 67 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,128,499 | 1,943,950 |
| Median age | 19.1 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.91 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 67.6 yrs | 75.3 yrs |
| Urban population | 24% | 80% |
| World share | 1.65% | 1.61% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 225,021,874 | 148,946,274 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Ethiopia · Mexico
Ethiopia vs Mexico FAQ
Is Ethiopia bigger than Mexico by population?
Ethiopia currently has the larger population: 135,472,051 versus 131,946,900 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 3.53 million people.
When did Ethiopia overtake Mexico in population?
Ethiopia passed Mexico in 2024, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Ethiopia or Mexico?
Ethiopia currently grows faster: +2.55% per year versus +0.83%.
How do Ethiopia and Mexico compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Ethiopia at 225,021,874 and Mexico at 148,946,274 in 2050.