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Likewise, people ask, is Ethiopia a rich or poor country?
In 2000, Ethiopia, the second-most populouscountry in Africa, was the third-poorest country inthe world. Its annual GDP per capita was only about $650. More than50% of the population lived below the global poverty line,the highest poverty rate in the world.
Just so, who is the richest man in Ethiopia?
Below is a list of top 10 richest Ethiopians in2018.
- Omer Ali Shifaw.
- Abay Tsehaye.
- Samuel Tafesse.
- Seyoum Mesfin.
- Sebhat Nega.
- Berhane Gebrekristos.
- Azeb Mesfin.
- Mohammed Al Amoudi. Mohammed Al Amoudi is the richest person inEthiopia.
Over the last decade, Ethiopia has madetremendous development gains in education, health and foodsecurity, and boasts a GDP annual growth rate of 10.3 percent(World Bank, 2017). However, Ethiopia still remains one ofthe poorest countries in the world, with an estimated annualper capita income of $768.