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Largest Cities in Ethiopia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Ethiopia

Largest Cities — Ethiopia

1 Addis Ababa 44 3,860,000
2 Jijiga 52 483,000
3 Gonder 46 466,000
4 Mek'ele 53 457,900
5 Nazrēt 51 456,900
6 Warder 52 450,400
7 Awasa SI 422,200
8 Bahir Dar 46 350,000
9 Dire Dawa 48 343,000
10 Dessie 46 270,400
11 Jimma 51 250,900
12 Shashamane 51 208,400
13 Bishoftu 51 207,400
14 Sodo 56 204,100
15 Arba Minch 56 201,000
16 Hosa’ina 55 188,200
17 Dīla 56 158,800
18 Harar 50 157,000
19 Nek’emtē 51 156,000
20 Ārabī 52 148,933
21 Debre Birhan 46 146,900
22 Debre Mark’os 46 140,700
23 Āsela 51 139,500
24 Kombolcha 46 132,100
25 Debre Tabor 46 125,300
26 Ādīgrat 53 121,800
27 Weldiya 46 104,000
28 Sebeta 51 102,300
29 Burayu 51 101,400
30 Inda Silasē 53 100,100
31 Hāgere Hiywet 51 99,900
32 Arsi Negele 51 98,100
33 Gambēla 49 97,600
34 Aksum 53 94,500
35 Ziway 51 90,500
36 Butajīra 55 89,800
37 Adwa 53 85,600
38 Gununo 56 84,510
39 Āreka 56 84,500
40 Yirga ‘Alem SI 81,600
41 Waliso 51 78,600
42 Welk’īt’ē 55 77,500
43 Mek’ī 51 75,200
44 Negēlē 51 73,100
45 K’olīto 55 72,200
46 Alamata 53 70,400
47 Ciro 55 69,800
48 Āsosa 47 69,700
49 Gode 52 67,900
50 Tēpī SW 66,700
51 Goba 51 66,500
52 Duramē 55 65,900
53 Bodītī 56 64,900
54 Gimbi 51 64,300
55 Wik’ro 53 64,000
56 ‘Alemaya 51 63,700
57 Mīzan Teferī SW 62,000
58 Mojo 51 61,300
59 Dembī Dolo 51 61,100
60 Felege Neway 56 61,000
61 Metu 51 59,700
62 Wendo SI 59,300
63 Mot’a 46 59,000
64 Finote Selam 46 58,400
65 Hagere Maryam 51 57,700
66 Fichē 51 57,100
67 Kobo 46 56,100
68 Bonga SW 56,000
69 Dangila 46 56,000
70 Jinka 56 54,400
71 Āgaro 51 52,800
72 Chagni 52,300
73 Sek’ot’a 46 50,300
74 Samara 45 50,000
75 Maych’ew 53 49,600
76 Ch’iko SI 49,500
77 Genet 51 48,300
78 Hadero 55 48,000
79 Werota 46 47,800
80 Kibre Mengist 51 47,600
81 Injibara 46 47,500
82 Shakiso 51 47,500
83 Degeh Bur 52 47,200
84 Debark’ 46 46,800
85 Burē 46 46,000
86 Kebri Dahar 52 45,900
87 Nefas Mewch’a 46 44,200
88 Kemisē 46 43,800
89 Ādēt 46 43,200
90 Dodola 51 43,200
91 Āsasa 51 42,900
92 Mer’āwī 46 42,200
93 Shonē 55 41,900
94 Dolo 53 41,400
95 Gebre Guracha 51 41,200
96 Yirga Ch’efē 56 40,600
97 Bedelē 51 40,500
98 Robit 46 39,600
99 Asaita 45 39,400
100 Nejo 51 39,400

The largest cities in Ethiopia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Addis Ababa leads with a population of 3,860,000, followed by Jijiga and Gonder. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 46 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Addis Ababa's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 46 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 66,700 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,723,800.

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