Italy vs Ethiopia: Population Comparison 2026
Italy
EthiopiaEthiopia has 79,976,017 more people than Italy (2.4× as many): 138.9 million vs 58.9 million in 2026. Median age is 48.6 in Italy and 19.3 in Ethiopia; fertility is 1.22 vs 3.72 children per woman.
Italy
20260
people
- Median age
- 48.6
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.22
- Working age (15–64)
- 63.0%
- Trend
- Declining (-0.37%)
Ethiopia
20260
people
- Median age
- 19.3
- Fertility (TFR)
- 3.72
- Working age (15–64)
- 58.1%
- Trend
- Growing (+2.53%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Italy
58.9M
vs
Ethiopia
138.9M
Youth (0-14)
Italy
11.4%
vs
Ethiopia
38.5%
Elderly (65+)
Italy
25.6%
vs
Ethiopia
3.4%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Italy and Ethiopia for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Italy has more males
Green = Ethiopia has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Italy has more females
Orange = Ethiopia has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Ethiopia has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Ages 0-4: Ethiopia has 90.1% more people
Men: 9.1M more in Ethiopia • Women: 8.8M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.0M men, 956K women • Ethiopia: 10.2M men, 9.7M women
Population Ratio
2.0M
19.9M
Ages 5-9: Ethiopia has 87.7% more people
Men: 8.0M more in Ethiopia • Women: 7.7M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.1M men, 1.1M women • Ethiopia: 9.2M men, 8.8M women
Population Ratio
2.2M
18.0M
Ages 10-14: Ethiopia has 83.6% more people
Men: 6.6M more in Ethiopia • Women: 6.4M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.3M men, 1.2M women • Ethiopia: 7.9M men, 7.7M women
Population Ratio
2.6M
15.6M
Ages 15-19: Ethiopia has 80.7% more people
Men: 6.1M more in Ethiopia • Women: 6.0M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.5M men, 1.4M women • Ethiopia: 7.6M men, 7.4M women
Population Ratio
2.9M
14.9M
Ages 20-24: Ethiopia has 78.0% more people
Men: 5.5M more in Ethiopia • Women: 5.5M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.6M men, 1.5M women • Ethiopia: 7.1M men, 7.0M women
Population Ratio
3.1M
14.0M
Ages 25-29: Ethiopia has 74.1% more people
Men: 4.4M more in Ethiopia • Women: 4.5M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.6M men, 1.5M women • Ethiopia: 6.0M men, 6.0M women
Population Ratio
3.1M
12.0M
Ages 30-34: Ethiopia has 68.6% more people
Men: 3.4M more in Ethiopia • Women: 3.5M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.6M men, 1.5M women • Ethiopia: 5.1M men, 5.0M women
Population Ratio
3.2M
10.1M
Ages 35-39: Ethiopia has 58.6% more people
Men: 2.3M more in Ethiopia • Women: 2.4M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.7M men, 1.6M women • Ethiopia: 4.0M men, 4.0M women
Population Ratio
3.3M
8.1M
Ages 40-44: Ethiopia has 42.8% more people
Men: 1.3M more in Ethiopia • Women: 1.3M more in Ethiopia
Italy: 1.8M men, 1.7M women • Ethiopia: 3.0M men, 3.1M women
Population Ratio
3.5M
6.1M
Ages 45-49: Ethiopia has 22.2% more people
Men: 532K more in Ethiopia • Women: 605K more in Ethiopia
Italy: 2.0M men, 2.0M women • Ethiopia: 2.5M men, 2.6M women
Population Ratio
4.0M
5.1M
Ages 55-59: Italy has 37.6% more people
Men: 713K more in Italy • Women: 592K more in Italy
Italy: 2.3M men, 2.4M women • Ethiopia: 1.6M men, 1.8M women
Population Ratio
4.8M
3.5M
Ages 60-64: Italy has 68.3% more people
Men: 971K more in Italy • Women: 902K more in Italy
Italy: 2.2M men, 2.4M women • Ethiopia: 1.3M men, 1.5M women
Population Ratio
4.6M
2.7M
Ages 65-69: Italy has 100.8% more people
Men: 980K more in Italy • Women: 986K more in Italy
Italy: 1.9M men, 2.0M women • Ethiopia: 895K men, 1.1M women
Population Ratio
3.9M
2.0M
Ages 70-74: Italy has 161.4% more people
Men: 993K more in Italy • Women: 1.1M more in Italy
Italy: 1.6M men, 1.8M women • Ethiopia: 576K men, 705K women
Population Ratio
3.3M
1.3M
Ages 75-79: Italy has 277.2% more people
Men: 1.0M more in Italy • Women: 1.2M more in Italy
Italy: 1.4M men, 1.7M women • Ethiopia: 353K men, 462K women
Population Ratio
3.1M
815K
Ages 80-84: Italy has 410.8% more people
Men: 764K more in Italy • Women: 1.0M more in Italy
Italy: 941K men, 1.3M women • Ethiopia: 177K men, 254K women
Population Ratio
2.2M
431K
Ages 85-89: Italy has 925.6% more people
Men: 560K more in Italy • Women: 890K more in Italy
Italy: 620K men, 987K women • Ethiopia: 60K men, 97K women
Population Ratio
1.6M
157K
Ages 90-94: Italy has 1879.0% more people
Men: 220K more in Italy • Women: 462K more in Italy
Italy: 232K men, 487K women • Ethiopia: 12K men, 24K women
Population Ratio
718K
36K
Ages 95-99: Italy has 4300.4% more people
Men: 47K more in Italy • Women: 144K more in Italy
Italy: 48K men, 147K women • Ethiopia: 1K men, 3K women
Population Ratio
195K
4K
Ages 100+: Italy has 9395.3% more people
Men: 4K more in Italy • Women: 20K more in Italy
Italy: 4K men, 20K women • Ethiopia: 54 men, 202 women
Population Ratio
24K
256
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Italy | Ethiopia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 58,926,167 | 138,902,184 | Ethiopia has 80.0 million more (2.4×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | -0.4% (Declining) | +2.5% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.6 | 19.3 | Italy older by 29.3 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.22 — 0.88 below replacement | 3.72 — 1.62 above replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.25 | 3.43 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 6.4 | 30.3 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 51.9 million (-11.9%) | 225.0 million (+62.0%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2014 | Peaks 2100 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Italy (M / F) | Ethiopia (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1014K / 956K | 10162K / 9716K | Ethiopia has 909.3% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 1137K / 1075K | 9164K / 8822K | Ethiopia has 713.3% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 1315K / 1242K | 7942K / 7690K | Ethiopia has 511.3% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 1486K / 1403K | 7576K / 7373K | Ethiopia has 417.4% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 1590K / 1499K | 7077K / 6969K | Ethiopia has 354.7% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 1625K / 1472K | 6014K / 5961K | Ethiopia has 286.6% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 1631K / 1529K | 5054K / 5020K | Ethiopia has 218.8% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 1693K / 1648K | 4038K / 4031K | Ethiopia has 141.5% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 1758K / 1737K | 3046K / 3064K | Ethiopia has 74.8% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 2003K / 1992K | 2534K / 2597K | Ethiopia has 28.5% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 2307K / 2338K | 2004K / 2157K | Italy has 11.6% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 2347K / 2431K | 1634K / 1839K | Italy has 37.6% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 2247K / 2369K | 1276K / 1467K | Italy has 68.3% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 1875K / 2041K | 895K / 1055K | Italy has 100.8% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 1569K / 1779K | 576K / 705K | Italy has 161.4% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 1398K / 1677K | 353K / 462K | Italy has 277.2% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 941K / 1259K | 177K / 254K | Italy has 410.8% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 620K / 987K | 60K / 97K | Italy has 925.6% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 232K / 487K | 12K / 24K | Italy has 1879.0% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 48K / 147K | 1K / 3K | Italy has 4300.4% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 4K / 20K | 0K / 0K | Italy has 9395.3% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Italy or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more: 138.9 million vs 58.9 million in 2026 — 2.4× as many, 80.0 million more people.
Which country is older?
Italy, with a median age of 48.6 vs 19.3 in Ethiopia (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Ethiopia, at 3.72 children per woman vs 1.22 in Italy. Replacement is 2.1, so both are compared against it.
How will Italy and Ethiopia compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects Italy at 51.9 million (-11.9% from 2026) and Ethiopia at 225.0 million (+62.0%).
Are Italy and Ethiopia growing or shrinking?
Italy is declining (-0.4% in 2026); Ethiopia is growing (+2.5%).
