World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
The World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.
Least Developed Country:Yes
Since 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.
Gender Inequality Index:0.575
GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa.
Gender Development Index:0.723
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:19,976,265 (9.5%)
Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
All people in Ethiopia enjoy the rights and capabilities to realize their potential in equality and with dignity.
All people in Ethiopia enjoy the rights and capabilities to realize their potential in equality and with dignity.
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Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
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Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
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All people in Ethiopia enjoy the rights and capabilities to realize their potential in equality and with dignity.
Overall, 2023 marked notable advancements in a heightened response to violence against women, and a commitment to improving legislative frameworks to support gender equality. These achievements illustrate a concerted effort by various stakeholders, guided by UN Women's leadership, to create a more inclusive and equitable society. This year, UN Women's efforts in promoting gender-sensitive legislation have marked a significant milestone. The Criminal Justice Procedure and Evidence Code is now revised and submitted to legal drafting committee incorporating key inputs, including from the civil society, to ensure it is both gender-sensitive and centered on survivors' needs. Furthermore, despite initial resistance, relentless advocacy by UN Women, alongside the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA) and other stakeholders, led to a breakthrough: the Ministry of Planning and Development's leadership to finalize the review of the first national GBV prevention and response policy as a final step before policy adoption by the Cabinet. This policy will undergo final approval and adoption before submission to the Prime Minister's office in 2024. Furthermore, UN Women continued to bolster VAWG coordination mechanisms. A key moment was the launch of the national five-year strategy on preventing and responding to VAWC, which is now endorsed and adopted by high-level dignitaries, including the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) president of Ethiopia and the Minister of MoWSA. Aligned with SDG 5 targets 5.1 and 5.2, it addresses discrimination and violence against women and girls in all spheres. Additionally, the strategy aligns with CEDAW’s General Recommendation No. 35, advocating for a coordinated approach to monitor and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of measures at various levels. Furthermore, another pivotal achievement has been reached in 2023 in advancing gender responsive policies in Ethiopia. In 2023, the national policy on gender equality and women's empowerment, set to replace the 1993 National Policy on Ethiopian Women, was completed and submitted to the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) for review before adoption by the Council of Ministers. UN Women, in partnership with the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, has been advocating for a swift review by the Ministry of Planning and Development for it to be adopted in early 2024. Concurrently, a gender equality roadmap, functioning as an actionable plan for the policy, is now in its advanced stage of development. UN Women's role has been extending to supporting this through key studies and co-chairing the technical committee overseeing the policy and roadmap development, which includes government, civil society, and development partner representatives. As a result of UN Women continued advocacy on inclusivity and strategic technical support to increase the CSOs’ level of influence in key normative and policy processes, the CSOs are now meaningfully participating and influencing the development of two pivotal policies in Ethiopia. CSOs play a key role in the formulation of the Gender Equality Roadmap, contributing to its early draft. Similarly, such CSOs as the Ethiopian Women Lawyer's Association (EWLA) and the Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA), as members of the technical committee, are instrumental in the development of the National GBV Prevention and Response Policy, through their substantial inputs and strong advocacy for a standalone GBV policy. The Ministry of Women and Social Affairs recognized their contributions, highlighting the significance of CSO involvement in these policy-making processes. Significant progress has been made in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG) in public spaces, particularly in Ethiopia's transportation sector. Through UN Women's support in sensitization and capacity building, public transport associations and taxi supervisors are now actively raising awareness about VAW prevention. Additionally, a landmark draft bylaw has been developed by 20 public transport owners' associations, addressing various forms of violence, including harassment. The draft bylaw, the first of its kind in Ethiopia, is applicable for public transport owners, drivers and assistants and it covers types of violence including harassments in public settings, what measures to be taken if incidents happen, roles and responsibilities of the ending sexual harassment committee (which was established by the association), including raising awareness among drivers and assistants, identify incidents, reporting the cases, and different levels of written warnings and measures on perpetrators. The Hawassa city transport office, a member of the Safe Cities Advisory Group, played a crucial role in these developments. This initiative, starting in Hawassa city in Sidama region, is planned to be expanded to other areas, showcasing a scalable model for addressing VAWG in public transportation settings. In 2023, multi-sectoral humanitarian frameworks, strategies and tools are now more gender responsive ensuring equitable, safe, and dignified response and recovery mechanisms to enable women and girls, who are affected by conflict, humanitarian crisis and displacement, to rebuild their lives in sustainable ways. As a result of the UN Women gender-mainstreaming efforts, the 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan now successfully incorporates all the three required metrics, focusing on a comprehensive response to the needs of women and girls. This included strategies to address gender-based violence and provide sexual and reproductive health care services. Unlike in 2022, the 2023 HRP also emphasized women's economic empowerment and livelihoods, incorporating cash programming as a key component. As a result of increased gender integration in the HRP and continued scale up of UN Women humanitarian portfolio, more female survivors of violence were able to access survivor-centred services critical to their health, protection, and recovery in 2023. While nation-wide data continues to be limited, 2023 witnessed a significant escalation in the number of women accessing services after experiencing violence. In a significant outcome of multi-sectoral interventions across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, 13,256 women and girls, including those affected by gender-based and conflict-related sexual violence, now access comprehensive services across regions including Addis Ababa, Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Sidama, and Somali regions. Compared to 2022, this is nearly a fivefold increase which underscores a substantial enhancement in service accessibility and utilization by women and girls affected by violence, which comes as a result of UN Women programming.Disclaimer and notes
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