The deputy prime minister of Ethiopia is the deputy of the prime minister of Ethiopia.
Article 76 of the constitution states that "the Council of Ministers comprises the prime minister, the deputy prime minister, ministers, and other members as may be determined by law. Article 75 of the constitution states that the deputy prime minister is responsible to the prime minister. The deputy prime minister carries out responsibilities which shall be specifically entrusted by the prime minister. The deputy prime minister also act- on behalf of the prime minister in his absence."
Deputy prime ministers during the kingdom Aklilu Habte-Wold, 1957-1961 Zewde Gebre-Sellassie, 1974
Deputy prime ministers during Socialist Ethiopia Concurrent holders for the office. Hailu Yimenu, 1987-1991 Alemu Abebe, 1987-1991 Tesfaye Dinka, 1987-1991 Tefera Wonde, 1987-1991 Addis Tedla, 1988-1990 Ashagre Yigletu, 1990-1991 Wollie Chekol, 1990-1991
Deputy prime ministers since 1995 Concurrent holders for the office. Tamrat Layne, August 1995 – October 1996 Kassu Ilala, 1995-2010 Tefera Waluwa, 1995-2000 Addisu Legesse, ?-2002-2010 Hailemariam Desalegn, 2010-2012 Demeke Mekonnen, 2012-2024 Debretsion Gebremichael, 2012-2016 Muktar Kedir, 2012-2014 Aster Mamo, 2014-2016 Temesgen Tiruneh, 2024-Incumbent Adem Farah, 2024-Incumbent
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