Ethiopia (ETH)

Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is celebrated for its highlands, ancient churches, and unique script. Ethiopians value hospitality, coffee ceremonies, and a rich tradition of music and dance. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is central to spiritual life, with colorful festivals like Timkat and Meskel. Islam and Protestant Christianity are also present, and many communities maintain ancient customs alongside their faith.

People Groups of Ethiopia:

Fast Facts:

TypesStats
Total People Groups:119
Total Population:130,779,800
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:55
Population:13,168,300
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:37
Population:96,944,700
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:27
Population:20,666,800

Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 2  
Dying Daily: 2,074  
Dying Daily without Christ: 1,943  
Birth Rate: 31  
Death Rate: 6

People Groups of Ethiopia

To download a comprehensive people group list in spreadsheet form, visit our Research Data page.

Peoplegroups.org relies on updates from the field and other organizations for much of our data, so if you have any updates, please contact us. We use various international naming standards. For a list of these standards and fields, visit our Definitions page.

Scroll to Top