Ethiopia vs United States of America: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Ethiopia
15.93 million
in 2024
United States of America
23.83 million
in 2023
Ethiopia rank
9th
United States of America rank
6th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Ethiopia
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 23.83 million against 15.93 million in Ethiopia, a difference of 7.91 million.
That makes United States of America's figure about 1.5 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 9th and United States of America ranks 6th of 218 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.62 million | 24.82 million | 8.20 million | United States of America |
| 2020s | 17.48 million | 23.93 million | 6.45 million | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Ethiopia or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 23.83 million against 15.93 million in Ethiopia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Ethiopia and United States of America?
- 7.91 million, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and United States of America?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Ethiopia and United States of America rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 9th and United States of America ranks 6th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release