30 Most Populated Black Countries in the World

2. Ethiopia 

Total Black Population: 127 million

Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous nation, aims for lower-middle-income status by 2025 despite a low per capita income of $1,020. Economic growth shifts from traditional to secondary/tertiary sectors, reducing poverty and human capital remains challenging (Human Capital Index: 0.38). Public debt declined in 2022 but triggered a sovereign rating downgrade due to debt restructuring. Rapid population growth and rising unemployment pose challenges for economic development.