List of Ethiopian regional states by population explained

The following table presents a list of Ethiopian regional states by population based on the 1994 and 2007 censuses with the Statistics Ethiopia estimated population as of July 2023.

Region1994 Census[1] 2007 Census[2] 2023 Estimate[3]
Oromia18,732,52526,993,93340,884,000
Amhara13,834,29717,221,97623,216,000
South7,594,741
Somali3,439,8604,445,2196,657,000
Central6,271,761
Tigray3,136,2674,316,9885,838,000
Sidama5,301,868
South West4,197,164
Addis Ababa2,112,7372,739,5513,945,000
Afar1,106,3831,390,2732,076,000
Benishangul-Gumuz162,397784,3451,251,000
Dire Dawa251,864341,834551,000
Gambela181,862307,096525,000
Harari131,139183,415283,000
Total127,334,000

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census 1994 . Ethiopian Statistical Service . Government of Ethopia . 19 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Census 2007. Ethiopian Statistical Service . Government of Ethopia . 12 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Population Size by Sex, Region, Zone and Wereda: July 2023 . 12 October 2023 . Ethiopian Statistical Service.