Addis Ababa Population 2026 capital

Addis Ababa has a population of 3,860,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Addis Ababa. Roughly 2.8% of Ethiopia's population lives here. Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia.

Location of Addis Ababa. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

3,860,000

Rank in Ethiopia

Coordinates

9.02°N, 38.75°E

~2,405 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Cities near Addis Ababa

Burayu101,400 people · ~10 km away
Sebeta102,300 people · ~19 km away
Bishoftu207,400 people · ~40 km away
Nazrēt456,900 people · ~78 km away
Hāgere Hiywet99,900 people · ~99 km away
Butajīra89,800 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa has a population of 3,860,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Addis Ababa in?

Addis Ababa is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Is Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia?

Yes, Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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