Ethiopia’s Population Boom
A Ticking Time Bomb of Resource Scarcity & Ethnic Tensions
Since the early 1970s, Ethiopia’s population has tripled, growing within a subsistence economy and fragile institutions. Today, it is the second most populous country in Africa and 10th in the world, with over 120 million people. Projections indicate it will reach 130 million by 2032, underscoring the urgent need for resource management.
Large populations mean greater overall demand for essential resources like food, water, and energy, even if the growth rate remains slows. This is particularly problematic for countries that already face resource shortages. A country with a population of 120 million will need far more food, water, and healthcare than one with 20 million, even if both are growing at the same rate.
Read more: https://ethiopianbusinessreview.net/ethiopias-population-boom/
A Ticking Time Bomb of Resource Scarcity & Ethnic Tensions
Since the early 1970s, Ethiopia’s population has tripled, growing within a subsistence economy and fragile institutions. Today, it is the second most populous country in Africa and 10th in the world, with over 120 million people. Projections indicate it will reach 130 million by 2032, underscoring the urgent need for resource management.
Large populations mean greater overall demand for essential resources like food, water, and energy, even if the growth rate remains slows. This is particularly problematic for countries that already face resource shortages. A country with a population of 120 million will need far more food, water, and healthcare than one with 20 million, even if both are growing at the same rate.
Read more: https://ethiopianbusinessreview.net/ethiopias-population-boom/