Ethiopia
Africa
Key facts
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Population
- 135,472,051
- 2025
- Area
- 1,129,819 km²
- Official language
- Amharic
- Currency
- Ethiopian Birr
- ETB
- GDP per capita
- US$933
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Ethiopia does not allow dual citizenship: naturalising foreigners must be released from their nationality, and Ethiopians who voluntarily acquire another nationality lose Ethiopian nationality.
Ethiopia (Africa) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #70/200 (76.2/100). Lowest relative position: Education Index — #186/191 (17.8/100). The passport ranks #99/198 and reaches 38 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 26.5/100 (#185/199). On the entry side, 118/197 passports can enter Ethiopia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Ethiopia.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity21.0
- Safety & Stability41.6
- Economy & Income52.7
- Education17.8
- Environment & Clean Water46.3
- Infrastructure18.6
- Digital Connectivity8.7
- Equality75.1
- Learning Quality16.7
- Educational Attainment19.0
- Expected Years of Schooling15.5
- Education Spending8.9
- Basic Access31.0
- Violent Crime81.8
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism6.7
- Law Enforcement & Order21.6
- Road Safety26.3
- Absence of Armed Conflict61.0
- Health Outcomes48.6
- Coverage & Access7.0
- Health Workforce & Facilities2.9
- Spending & Investment1.7
- Financial Protection37.2
- Personal Income Tax36.4
- Capital Gains & Dividends67.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security37.4
- Rule of Law & Property Rights27.0
- Political Stability6.7
- Institutions & Regulation28.7
- Financial Soundness50.6
- Monetary Stability20.7
- Freedom of Capital Movement20.0
- Education17.8
- Healthcare21.0
- Safety41.6
- Quality of Life36.7
- Cost of living76.2
- Passport9.0
- Passport9.0
- Quality of Life36.7
- Safety41.6
- Healthcare21.0
- Purchasing power & price stability11.0
- Education17.8
- Wealth Protection26.1
- Tax61.9
- Cost of living76.2
- Healthcare21.0
- Safety41.6
- Quality of Life36.7
- Tax61.9
- Wealth Protection26.1
- Affordable Prices100.0
- Price Stability20.7
- Purchasing power8.6
At a glance
Entering Ethiopia
- Visa-free: 2 passports
- Visa on arrival: 116 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 79 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Africa on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 0/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residence permit via residential property ownership (Proclamation No. 1388/2025)
Frequently asked questions about Ethiopia
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What is the population of Ethiopia?
According to the World Bank, Ethiopia had a population of 135,472,051 in 2025.
What is the official language of Ethiopia?
The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic.
What currency does Ethiopia use?
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Does Ethiopia allow dual citizenship?
Ethiopia does not allow dual citizenship: naturalising foreigners must be released from their nationality, and Ethiopians who voluntarily acquire another nationality lose Ethiopian nationality.
How strong is the Ethiopia passport?
The Ethiopia passport ranks #99 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 38 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Ethiopia passport holders?
Holders of the Ethiopia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 154 destinations and need an e-Visa for 55. Full list: Ethiopia passport page.
How many passports can enter Ethiopia without applying for a visa in advance?
118 of 197 passports can enter Ethiopia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 2 visa-free and 116 with a visa on arrival. 79 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Ethiopia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Ethiopia: Residence permit via residential property ownership (Proclamation No. 1388/2025). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Ethiopia?
In Ethiopia, Residence permit via residential property ownership (Proclamation No. 1388/2025) requires a minimum investment of US$150,000 (reference USD conversion).
Can family members join programmes in Ethiopia?
Residence permit via residential property ownership (Proclamation No. 1388/2025) can include spouse.
Where is Ethiopia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Ethiopia is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#70 of 200) and weakest on the Education Index (#186 of 191).
How does Ethiopia rank for quality of life?
Ethiopia scores 36.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #199 of 211.
Is Ethiopia expensive to live in?
Ethiopia scores 76.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #70 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Ethiopia?
Ethiopia scores 41.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #184 of 203.
How does Ethiopia rank for healthcare?
Ethiopia scores 21.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #178 of 192.
How does Ethiopia rank for education?
Ethiopia scores 17.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #186 of 191.
How does Ethiopia rank on taxes?
Ethiopia scores 61.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #100 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Ethiopia rank for wealth protection?
Ethiopia scores 26.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #188 of 205.
Is Ethiopia a good place to relocate with a family?
Ethiopia scores 31.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #186 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
