Eritrea

ERI Β· Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)

Location

Key Facts

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Population
1.91M
1994
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Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
1.91M
1994
Population growth (annual %)
1.86%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
28.6 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
43.91%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
68.6 years
2023
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
28.54 per 1,000
2023
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
6.05 per 1,000
2023
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
3.71 children
2023
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
25.50 per 1,000
2023

Education

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
64.66%
2008

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$689
2011
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
5.6%
2024
GNI per capita (current US$)
$650
2011

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
1.7K intl$
2011

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
47.4%
2011
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
18.2%
2011
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
29.2%
2011

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
142.0K
2016
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
1.9%
2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Eritrea?

According to our data, the average income in Eritrea is approximately $650 (GNI per capita) as of 2011. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

How does Eritrea compare to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa ?

Eritrea is located in Sub-Saharan Africa and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Eritrea compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Eritrea is located in Sub-Saharan Africa , Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

Our comprehensive database provides real-time insights into Eritrea's economic performance and demographic trends, allowing you to compare with other countries and understand global patterns. Access current economic indicators, population statistics, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Eritrea's economic and demographic landscape. For detailed economic data, visit our economy page, and for demographic information, explore our population statistics section.

Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

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