Age composition in 2026:
| Ethiopia | United Republic of Tanzania | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 38.51%53,495,993 | 42.15%30,584,404 |
| Working Age Population | 58.12%80,731,735 | 54.82%39,776,409 |
| Elderly Population | 3.37%4,674,457 | 3.04%2,202,965 |
In 2026, the median age is 20.3 years in Ethiopia and 18.6 years in United Republic of Tanzania.Ethiopia already reached United Republic of Tanzaniaโs current median age in 1962, about 64 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Ethiopia is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 367,289,600.The total population of United Republic of Tanzania is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 262,834,719.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Ethiopia will be 54.8%, and 5.36% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of United Republic of Tanzania will be 64.6%, and 4.45% of the population will be elderly.
| Ethiopia | United Republic of Tanzania | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | None between 1950 and 2100 | None between 1950 and 2100 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2060 | 2070 10 years later | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2088 | Not reached by 2100 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 |