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title: "Ethiopia for digital nomads: Addis Ababa and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/ethiopia
description: "Ethiopia for remote workers: Addis Ababa scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (40/100). Ethiopia has no digital-nomad visa. S…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Ethiopia for digital nomads: Addis Ababa and the numbers behind it (2026)

Addis Ababa is the only city in Ethiopia in the dataset and scores 40/100 under balanced weights. Ethiopia has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Ethiopia, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Addis Ababa | 40 | — | 2.2 | African Union HQ; Coffee culture | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/addis-ababa |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 6.7 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 33th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 33/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.497 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Ethiopia yet.

## FAQ

### Is Ethiopia good for digital nomads?

Addis Ababa scores 40/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 976 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: air quality and getting there & around; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in Ethiopia for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Ethiopia yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Ethiopia have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Ethiopia without a visa?

US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Ethiopia has the fastest internet?

Addis Ababa, with a measured median download of 2.2 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Ethiopia?

Ethiopia records 6.7 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 33th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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