Ethiopia Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Ethiopia Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This post shows Ethiopia population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Its official name is the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The country is located in northeastern of Africa. Additionally, it borders Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. Moreover, Ethiopia is one of Africa’s oldest nation-states.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Ethiopia from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, Ethiopia has one of the most continuous population growth data. Click here to review Ethiopia country overview.

Chart of Ethiopia Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Ethiopia’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 28.4 million people in 1970 to 34.4 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 21.1% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Ethiopia is approximately 66.6 years (2019). Lastly, Ethiopia’s population mostly lives in rural areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Ethiopia has increased from 32.5 years in 1950 to 66.6 years in 2019. To conclude, Ethiopia maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Ethiopia’s population growth in the 1980s.