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Top 36 critical infrastructure operators in Ethiopia

Tamtam tracks 36 critical infrastructure operators headquartered in Ethiopia. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by ethio telecom, Ethiopian Airlines and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. Their median headcount is 1,048. Half of them were founded in 1998 or later.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia36 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

This selection of critical infrastructure operators in Ethiopia primarily features large and mid-sized firms in the financial and telecommunications sectors. Key players include ethio telecom, a pioneering telecom company, and Ethiopian Airlines, which operates extensive passenger and cargo flights. The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia is noted as a pioneer in modern banking, while Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC supports digital transformation.

A notable pattern among these companies is their strong concentration in Addis Ababa, which serves as the headquarters for nearly all the listed entities. The banking sector is particularly well-represented, with several institutions founded in the 1990s and early 2000s, indicating a period of significant growth in Ethiopia's financial services.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
ethio telecomethiotelecom.et

A pioneering telecom company in Africa with over 128 years of experience, leading Ethiopia towards a bright future while prioritizing customer feedback and interaction

Telecommunications 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 13,267 1894
2
Ethiopian Airlinesethiopianairlines.com

Operating extensive passenger and cargo flights across five continents, focusing on comfort, sustainability, and multi-hub African connectivity.

Airlines and Aviation 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 12,191 1946
3
Commercial Bank of Ethiopiacombanketh.et

Established in 1942, this bank is a pioneer in modern banking in Ethiopia, with over 1800 branches nationwide

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 7,671 1942
4
Dashen Bankdashenbanksc.com

Leading Ethiopian bank with 850+ branches and outlets offering a wide range of banking services to individuals and businesses

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 3,494 1995
5
Bank of Abyssiniabankofabyssinia.com

Established in 1996, this bank in Ethiopia has experienced significant growth and offers domestic, international, and special banking services to customers nationwide

Financial Services 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 3,119 1996
6
Cooperative Bank of Oromiacoopbankoromia.com.et

A cooperative bank in Ethiopia, focusing on providing banking solutions to communities, particularly cooperatives and agro-based businesses, with a commitment to integrity and customer satisfaction

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 2,770 2004
7
Dashen Bank S.C.dashenbanksc.com

An Ethiopian bank named after Mount Dashen, striving for unparalleled excellence through modern technology, efficient services, and trained personnel

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 2,675 1995
8
Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLCsafaricom.et

Supporting Ethiopia's digital transformation through innovative solutions and services

Telecommunications 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,829 2021
9
Oromia Bankoromiabank.com

Established in accordance with Ethiopian laws, Oromia Bank offers banking services with over 300 branches and a capital of Birr 3 billion

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,747 2008
10
Awash Bank S.C.awashbank.com

Ethiopia's leading private bank offers retail, corporate, international, and interest-free banking services, emphasizing financial inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and community engagement for a brighter future

Financial Services 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,739 1994
11
Zemen Bank S.C.zemenbank.com

Offering professional banking services in Ethiopia with multiple branch outlets, ATMs, POS terminals, and technologically-based services tailored to customers' needs and preferences

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,695 2007
12
St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College- SPHMMCsphmmc.edu.et

A leading medical college and hospital in Ethiopia offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, specialized medical services, and research opportunities with a large staff and patient capacity

Hospitals and Health Care 🇪🇹 Gulele Sub-City 1,524 n/a
13
Awash Bankawashbank.com

A leading private commercial bank in Ethiopia with over 535 branches, significant growth in paid-up capital and assets, and exceptional customer service

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,358 1994
14
Abay Bank S.C.abaybanksc.com

A financial institution in Ethiopia promoting growth and development by providing banking services to various sectors and fostering economic empowerment

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,339 2010
15
Hibret Bankhibretbank.com.et

A leading financial services provider in Africa, focused on innovation, digitization, customer centricity, employee development, and inclusive partnership across the region

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,202 1998
16
Amhara Bankamharabank.com.et

Ethiopian company specializing in providing top-notch security services, ensuring safety and peace of mind for all clients

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,121 2022
17
Bunna Bankbunnabanksc.com

A banking institution in Ethiopia established in 2009 to offer financial services, fully licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,107 2009
18
Ethiopian Electric Utilityethiopianelectricutility.gov.et

This company provides electricity services to the people of Ethiopia and is responsible for managing the electric utility infrastructure in the country

Utilities 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,048 n/a

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19
Wegagen Bankwegagen.com

Leading private bank in Ethiopia offering a variety of banking products and services through branches, cards, and e-banking channels nationwide

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 1,020 1997
20
Nib InternationalBanknibbanksc.com

Established in 1999, our company operates as a financial institution in Ethiopia, offering banking services to a wide range of customers

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 943 1999
21
Information Network Security Administrationinsa.gov.et

A national agency focused on ensuring information supremacy, protecting information infrastructure, and defending against cyber threats for the national interest

Security and Investigations 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 936 2006
22
Ethiopian Public Health Instituteephi.gov.et

The institute conducts research on public health and nutrition, surveillance for health risks, and provides diagnostic and analytical support nationally

Hospitals and Health Care 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 934 1995
23
Development Bank of Ethiopiadbe.com.et

A Development Financial Institution focusing on government priority projects in manufacturing, agroindustry, agriculture, and mining sectors, with a focus on SMEs financing

Financial Services 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 867 1909
24
Berhan Bankberhanbanksc.com

Established in 2009, this company provides comprehensive banking services with a focus on integrity and aims to deliver stress-free banking experiences

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 740 2009
25
EEUeeu.gov.et

The company specializes in distributing and selling power products and services to customers

Utilities 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 658 1958
26
Awash Bankawashbank.com

A pioneering private bank in Ethiopia with a focus on growth, financial performance, accessibility, and corporate social responsibility for community development

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 605 1995
27
Enat Bankenatbanksc.com

An Ethiopian bank focused on empowering women and providing excellent customer service, offering innovative financial products tailored to individual needs

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 578 2013
28
Hijra Bankhijra-bank.com

An Ethiopian bank dedicated to ethical banking practices for the diverse community in the region

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 464 2020
29
Ethiopian Electric Power - የኢትዮጵያ ኤሌክትሪክ ኃይልeep.com.et

Established in 1955, this organization focuses on providing electric power in Ethiopia through restructuring and reorganization into two separate entities in 2013

Electric Power Generation 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 451 1897
30
Ethio-Djibouti Railway Share Companyedrsc.com

The company operates a standard gauge railway connecting Ethiopia and Djibouti, providing freight and passenger transport services in East Africa

Rail Transportation 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 432 2018
31
ZamZam Bank S.Czamzambank.com

A pioneering interest-free bank in Ethiopia, ZamZam Bank focuses on financial inclusion for all, offering Sharia'h compliant services with advanced technology and excellent customer service

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 384 2020
32
Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Serviceepss.gov.et

The company aims to become a leading pharmaceutical supply chain organization in Africa by 2030, supplying affordable and quality essential pharmaceuticals to enhance society's health

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 379 1947
33
Tsedey Banktsedeybank-sc.com

A leading bank in Ethiopia with significant capital and assets, providing a wide range of financial services to customers

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 354 n/a
34
Tsehay Banktsehaybank.com.et

Providing modern, reliable banking services in East Africa through regular and Islamic banking options, with a focus on digital innovation and customer satisfaction

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 341 2022
35
Ahadu Bankahadubank.com

This company specializes in promoting inclusive intermediation services, facilitating fair and equitable transactions between various parties in the marketplace

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 310 2022
36
Ethiopostethio.post

With 130 years of experience, the company modernizes postal services in Ethiopia, supports e-commerce, and aims to be a leader in the industry

Postal Services 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 185 1894

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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