Moving to Ethiopia from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gibraltar to Ethiopia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Gibraltar to Ethiopia, and you’d need to navigate life in Amharic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ethiopia compared to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
ET
8.6

Gibraltar performs better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
ET
0.1t

Ethiopia performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
70.2
ET
0.5
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
ET
92 kWh

Gibraltar performs better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
ET
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
ET
$2,800

Gibraltar performs better than Ethiopia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
ET
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
ET
33.5

Gibraltar performs better than Ethiopia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar and Ethiopia. To live, work, or study long-term in Ethiopia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ethiopia's immigration authority.

Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Ethiopia passport holders need a visa to enter Gibraltar.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ethiopia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ethiopia: 0.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ethiopia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ethiopia safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ethiopia is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Ethiopia?

The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI ET
Population 29,573 113,656,596
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Languages English Amharic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +251
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911