Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Primary income, Debit/Expenditure was 365.73 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Ethiopia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 365.73 million for primary income, debit/expenditure in 2024.
The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and up 96.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, debit/expenditure in Ethiopia peaked at 673.61 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 35.87 million, in 2008.
That places Ethiopia 144th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 48.03 million | — |
| 2006 | 37.83 million | -21.2% |
| 2007 | 36.93 million | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 35.87 million | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 43.30 million | +20.7% |
| 2010 | 71.10 million | +64.2% |
| 2011 | 102.79 million | +44.6% |
| 2012 | 105.47 million | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 138.71 million | +31.5% |
| 2014 | 186.41 million | +34.4% |
| 2015 | 311.42 million | +67.1% |
| 2016 | 424.94 million | +36.5% |
| 2017 | 499.80 million | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 400.31 million | -19.9% |
| 2019 | 665.81 million | +66.3% |
| 2020 | 673.61 million | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 550.32 million | -18.3% |
| 2022 | 529.03 million | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 394.11 million | -25.5% |
| 2024 | 365.73 million | -7.2% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 365.73 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 373.30 million, 98% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 365.73 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 564.76 million, 65% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.39 million | 35.87 million | 48.03 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 290.67 million | 71.10 million | 665.81 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 502.56 million | 365.73 million | 673.61 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More trade data for Ethiopia
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 154.44 (2025)
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 103.69 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 101.56 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 156.32 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 97.95 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 64.76 (2025)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.5153 (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 6.4 units per person (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0061 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 1.77 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income, debit/expenditure in Ethiopia?
- Primary income, debit/expenditure in Ethiopia was 365.73 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 673.61 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest primary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.87 million in 2008.
- How does Ethiopia rank for primary income, debit/expenditure?
- Ethiopia ranks 144th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, debit/expenditure rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.