🇪🇹Ethiopia Political Stability: 13.8/100

Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa and is the 26th largest country in the world, covering 1,104,300 square kilometers. It shares borders with Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Sudan. The country features a diverse terrain, including highlands, plateaus, and lowlands, with significant ecological variation and a tropical monsoon climate.

Ethiopia has a population of approximately 114 million people, making it the second-most populous country in Africa. The country is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups and languages, with Amharic being the official language. The population faces significant challenges, including high rates of multidimensional poverty.

World Bank governance: rule of law 19th percentile, corruption control 25th percentile, political stability 3rd percentile.

Ethiopia's strongest governance dimension is Control of Corruption at 25/100, placing it in the lower half globally. This indicates relatively effective mechanisms for limiting misuse of public office for private gain.

The weakest dimension is Political Stability at 3/100. Political instability concerns may affect the overall security environment and long-term predictability.

A moderate spread of 22 points separates the strongest and weakest indicators. This suggests governance strengths in some areas but room for improvement in others. Travelers can generally rely on institutional frameworks, though certain aspects of governance may be less dependable.

Ethiopia's fragile governance environment presents real challenges for travelers. Institutional capacity is severely limited across most dimensions. Visitors should expect minimal government services, potential interactions with corruption, and limited recourse through legal systems. Travel to Ethiopia requires extensive preparation and risk awareness.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Ethiopia as Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Elevated advisory levels combined with governance data paint a fuller picture of conditions on the ground that travelers should consider.