Is Ethiopia safe to travel to?

Ethiopia has a practical risk score of 63/100 (High). The government advisory level is "High". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and violent incidents.

What are the main travel risks in Ethiopia?

The primary risk factors for travelers in Ethiopia are: civil unrest, violent incidents, petty crime. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 82/100.

What is the current travel advisory for Ethiopia?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Ethiopia is "High" (score: 70/100). Level 3: Reconsider travel

What safety tips should I know before visiting Ethiopia?

Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas. Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Ethiopia

Africa

Higher risk than 87% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and violent incidents.

Government Advisory

High

Level 3: Reconsider travel

Traveler Practical Risk

High

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, violent incidents, petty crime.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Africa avg: 7289

⚠️Violent Incident

Africa avg: 5082

🔓Petty Crime

Africa avg: 5768

🚌Transport

Africa avg: 6665

🎭Scams

Africa avg: 6659

🌊Natural Disaster

Africa avg: 2424

🏥Health

Africa avg: 4318

Practical advice

✓Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 7/31/2023

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2023-07-31 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ethiopia

Is Ethiopia safe to travel to?: Ethiopia has a practical risk score of 63/100 (High). The government advisory level is "High". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and violent incidents.
What are the main travel risks in Ethiopia?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Ethiopia are: civil unrest, violent incidents, petty crime. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 82/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Ethiopia?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Ethiopia is "High" (score: 70/100). Level 3: Reconsider travel
What safety tips should I know before visiting Ethiopia?: Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas. Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Related Countries

Also in Africa

Togo

Burundi

Benin

Similar Risk Level

Bangladesh

Iraq

Honduras