The project has collected the world ethiopia population and housing census 2007 ipums subset phc 2007 data catalog. They may be confined within the rural areas or rural to urban or urban to rural. The 2007 ethiopian census used long form and short form questionnaires. It is also the largest city in the country by population, with a total population of 3,384,569 according to the 2007 census. Federal democratic republic of ethiopia, population census commission, 2008. The age structure of the household population obser ved in the survey is typical of a society with a youthful population. Population projections for ethiopia central statistical agency. So far, ethiopia has conducted two decennial national censusesin 1984 and again in 1994. The success of the 2007 population and housing census of ethiopia was the outcome of the collaborative efforts of the government, various development partners agencies and the people of ethiopia. Ethiopia mini demographic and health survey 2019 key. Total area is the sum of land and water areas within international boundaries and coastlines of ethiopia.
Topics covered in the census included occupations, school attendance, housing conditions and materials, and family composition. Results the total fertility rate tfr declined from 4. Mar 29, 2019 the 2007 population and housing census was the third population and housing census conducted in ethiopia. Feb 19, 2020 this statistic shows the age structure in ethiopia from 2008 to 2018. Ethnic group and mother tongue in the ethiopian censuses of 1994. The ethiopian census of 2007 population census commission 2007 provides information on ethnic groups table 3. The planned 2004 census has unfortunately been postponed. Lessons from the 2007 ethiopian census zehabesha latest. Ethnic group and mother tongue in the ethiopian censuses of. National poverty head count indices in 20102011 29. The announcement came as the purchased digital tablet computers are almost on their way to ethiopia. Density of population is calculated as permanently settled population of ethiopia divided by total area of the country. Ipumsinternational is an effort to inventory, preserve, harmonize, and disseminate census microdata from around the world.
Oct 08, 2017 ethiopia postpones 4th population census october 7, 2017 the fourth national housing and population census, originally scheduled to be conducted on november 19, 2017, has now been postponed. The total population in ethiopia was estimated at 112. While the ethiopian diaspora population has similar educational attainment as the u. Addis ababa population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. The birth rate in ethiopia is 36 births per 1,000 people.
World population prospects 2012 revision medium variant scenario. The list of households obtained from the 2007 population and housing census is. Ethiopia population and housing census 2007 ipums subset. At the top left, the capital city of sudan, khartoum, is located at the convergence of the blue nile and the white nile. The ethiopian constitution requires that a population census be conducted every ten years and had given the responsibility of conducting the census to the. National poverty head count indices in 20152016 23. May 02, 2019 page views 88971 download 975624 documentation in pdf metadata ddixml json. The movements may be short distance or long distance, shortterm or long term. Unlike the first census, the second and the third censuses covered the entire population. Ethiopia population 19602019 data 20202022 forecast. Most people in ethiopia speak afroasiatic languages, mainly of the semitic or cushitic branches.
The nbs conducted a population and housing census in 2010. Ethiopia is a predominantly agricultural country more than 80% of the population lives in rural areas that is in the early stages of demographic transition. Ethiopia s current population is about 115 million and is expected to surpass 200 million by the end of 2049. The population of the regions of ethiopia according to census results and latest official projections.
The 1994 population and housing census of ethiopia. Pdf population dynamics and environment in ethiopia. However, it is believed that this number was inaccurate when recorded and underestimated the citys population. Population and housing census of 2007 ihsn survey catalog. In order to ma ke demographic estimates on current s tatus and future trends of a. Table 1 below provides the pertinent data from the 1994 census regarding the profile of the 53. This statistic shows the age structure in ethiopia from 2008 to 2018. This year, ethiopia is carrying out its third national population and housing census to determine demographic trends in the country.
The 2007 population and housing census was the third population and housing census conducted in ethiopia. Abate mammo, a demographer, deflated the false sense of demographic reality in his article, population distribution in ethiopia. The 2007 population and housing census of ethiopia total. According to the 2007 national census, amharas numbered 19,867,817 individuals, comprising 26. Ethiopias current population is about 115 million and is expected to surpass 200 million by the end of 2049. A population pyramid illustrates the age and sex structure of a countrys population and may provide insights about political and social stability, as well as economic development. A 1% microdata sample and national and regional reports have been released. The worlds population continues to increase, but growth rates vary greatly across regions the worlds population is projected to grow from 7. The first population and housing census was conducted in 1984. The 2019 ethiopia mini demographic and health survey 2019 emdhs was implemented by the ethiopian public health institute ephi, in partnership with the central statistical agency csa and the federal ministry of health fmoh, under the overall guidance of the technical working group twg. The totals of 2007 and 2015 include 96,754 and 118,000 persons, respectively, living in. The ethiopian diaspora in the united states there are roughly 251,000 ethiopian immigrants and their children living in the united states. Ethnic group and mother tongue in the ethiopian censuses. Mar 29, 2019 in order to fill the gap for these socioeconomic and demographic data need, ethiopia conducted its second national population and housing census in october 1994.
The projected ethiopian population steadily increased from 83. They are also found within the ethiopian expatriate community, particularly in north america. Summary and statistical report of the 2007 population and. Ethiopian population and housing census documents 2019 on. The population is distributed along the horizontal axis, with males shown on the left and females on the right. Alemayhu bekele and yihunie lakew ethiopian public health. The census, which is the single largest administrative exercise in africa and has been. Looking back, in the year of 1960, ethiopia had a population of 22. Population and development melake demena haramayauniversity in collaboration with the ethiopia public health training initiative, the carter center. Ethiopia postpones 4th population census october 7, 2017 the fourth national housing and population census, originally scheduled to be conducted on november 19, 2017, has now been postponed. The third population and housing census of ethiopia was conducted in may and novem ber 2007. In accordance with the census commission reestablishment proclamation, the. List and state steps needed in conducting population census. The 1984 census covered about 81 percent of the population, and official estimates were made for the remaining 19 percent.
This entry includes the number of males for each female in five age groups at birth, under 15 years, 1564 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Since the level of fertility has not changed at all, there is no reason to think that there has been any change in the age composition of the population since then. Ethiopia administrative regions, cities and population. To this end, ethiopia has so far conducted 3 population and housing censuses phc in 1984, 1994, and 2007. The sex and age distribution of the population is also shown in the population pyramid in figure 2. The population and housing census atlas of ethiopia 2007 comprises maps presenting a wideranging collection of data for different administrative levels. A population census is the total process of collecting, compiling, evaluating, analysing and. The first population and housing census was conducted in may 1984 and the second population and housing census was conducted in october 1994. Although the blue nile is much shorter than the white nile, it contributes about 80% of the flow of the river. The countrys population is highly diverse, comprising over 80 different ethnic groups.
In ethiopia, migratory movements have been going on for ages. Jul 18, 2019 these can be attributed to numerous ethnic groups in the country. Summary and statistical report of the 2007 population and housing census results summary and statistical report of the 2007 population and housing census results 3 acknowledgements the third population and housing census of ethiopia was conducted in may and november 2007. Population and housing census data are indispensable for effective planning and monitoring of socioeconomic and demographic development policies and programs. Oromo and amharic people make up more than half of the ethiopian population. The 1994 population and housing census of ethiopia was conducted under the auspices of the population and housing census commission that was set up under proclamation no. This page provides the latest reported value for ethiopia population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and long. Ethiopia is a federal democratic republic composed of 9 national regional states. Among these are the oromo, amhara, somali and tigrayans, who together constitute around threequarters of the population nilosaharanspeaking nilotic ethnic minorities also inhabit the southern regions of the. Ethiopian pediatrics nelson pdf demographic health survey. Summary and statistical report of the 2007 population and housing census. The demographics of ethiopia encompass the demographic features of ethiopias inhabitants, including ethnicity, languages, population density, education level.
Ethiopia, central statistical agency, the 2007 population and housing census of ethiopia the licensing agreement for use of ipumsinternational data requires that users supply ipumsinternational with the title and full citation for any publications, research reports, or educational materials making use of the data or documentation. Thus, the office of the population census commission is pleased. The dahlak archipelago is seen off the red sea coast of eritrea. According to the ethiopian central statistical agency 2007 census, the national religious composition is ethiopian orthodox 43. Ethiopia is a largely christian, a culturally diverse and regionally balanced nation of ethnic minorities.
For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some asian countries are now attributed to sexselective. Population and housing census 2007 report, addis ababa region. Censuses and surveys provide actual counts and estimates of population on a. A second census was conducted in 1994, and a third in 2007. Created by pdf generator, to remove this mark, please buy. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. Population and housing census 1994 central data catalog. According to the 1984 census, the proportion of total population under the age of 15 was 48. The 1841 census of england and wales is widely regarded as the first truly modern census. The population of ethiopia is very young with a mean age of approximately 17 years. Amhara ranks the second largest ethnic group and takes up 27% of the ethiopian population. Ethnic group and mother tongue in the ethiopian censuses of 1994 and 2007 grover hudson, michigan state university, east lansing the ethiopian census of 2007 population census commission 2007 provides information on ethnic groups table 3. In order to fill the gap for these socioeconomic and demographic data need, ethiopia conducted its second national population and housing census in october 1994.
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