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Eritrea

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

Eritrea: GDP 1.7K intl$ per capita, population 3.5M, unemployment 6.0%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Population
3.54M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
117,600 kmΒ²
Capital
Asmara
ISO 2
ER
ISO 3
ERI
Calling code
+291
Internet TLD
.er
Government type
authoritarian

Age Structure

0-14 years 35.7%
15-64 years 60.3%
65+ years 4.0%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Arabic (ARA) Official - -
English (ENG) Official - -
Tigrinya (TIR) Official - -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
3.54M
2024
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)
34.5%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
68.9 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
28.72 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
6.00 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
3.68 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
24.7 per 1,000
2024

Education

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
64.7%
2008

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$689
2011
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
6.0%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$650
2011

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$2.07B
2011
GDP growth (annual %)
8.7%
2011
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.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
ER
ISO 3
ERI
IOC code
ERI
Vehicle code
ER
Latitude
15.33
Longitude
38.92

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