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Eritrea

06:18:16 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Asmara · UTC+03:00
☀️ 17.1°C · Clear sky · 💧 75% · 💨 8.6 km/h
ER ERI Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Eritrea Country Statistics

Explore Eritrea population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Eritrea.

Eritrea Population

The population of Eritrea is 3,607,003 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.00%.

Eritrea GDP

The total GDP of Eritrea is $2.07B in the latest available data.

Eritrea GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Eritrea is 8.68%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Eritrea GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Eritrea is $689 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Eritrea Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Eritrea.

  • Birth rate 28.72
  • Death rate 6.00
  • Life expectancy 68.9 years
  • Population growth 2.00%

Eritrea Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Eritrea.

  • Literacy rate 64.7%
  • Internet users 14.4%

Eritrea Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Eritrea.

  • Unemployment 6.0%

Eritrea Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Eritrea.

  • Renewable energy 80.7%
  • Energy consumption 292.34
  • CO₂ emissions 0.2200
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Eritrea.

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Population
3,607,003
reference year 2025
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GDP
$2.07B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$689
per person
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GDP Growth
8.68%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
68.9
years
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Internet Users
14.4%
of population
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Literacy Rate
64.7%
literacy
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Inflation
—
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 28.72
Death Rate 6.00
Population Growth 2.00%
Poverty Rate —
Unemployment 6.0%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 62.7%
Renewable Energy 80.7%
Energy Consumption 292.34
CO₂ Emissions 0.2200
EDUCATION DATA

Eritrea Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Eritrea.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 3.2% (2016)
Education Expenditure 2.1% (2006)
TOURISM DATA

Eritrea Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Eritrea.

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International Tourist Arrivals —
Data Year —
Source —
BANKING DATA

Eritrea Banking Information

Central banking information for Eritrea.

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Central Bank Bank of Eritrea
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Eritrea
ISO Code ER
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Eritrea Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Eritrea.

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ACTIVE 1999

Government of Eritrea vs Government of Ethiopia

Location Eritrea, Ethiopia
Territory Common border
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1998

Government of Eritrea vs Government of Ethiopia

Location Eritrea, Ethiopia
Territory Common border
Intensity Level 2
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Eritrea from 2000 onward.

Population 3,607,003 people · 2025
GDP Growth 8.68 % · 2011
GDP Per Capita 689 US$ per person · 2011
Health Expenditure 3.68 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 28.72 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.220 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 3,607,003 — — — — — —
2024 3,535,603 — — — — 28.72 0.220
2023 3,470,390 — — — 3.68 28.54 0.220
2022 3,409,447 — — — 3.88 28.68 0.220
2021 3,350,183 — — — 4.18 28.82 0.212
2020 3,291,271 — — — 4.31 28.87 0.204
2019 3,240,194 — — — 4.65 29.12 0.208
2018 3,192,760 — — — 4.25 29.20 0.205
2017 3,150,347 — — — 4.15 29.55 0.186
2016 3,124,698 — — — 3.74 30.09 0.191
2015 3,105,546 — — — 4.51 30.55 0.186
2014 3,095,173 — — — 3.91 31.46 0.192
2013 3,074,360 — — — 4.97 31.70 0.193
2012 3,036,988 — — — 3.74 32.41 0.209
2011 2,998,485 8.68 689 — 5.16 33.03 0.206
2010 2,945,186 2.19 540 — 4.82 33.45 0.175
2009 2,887,885 3.88 643 — 5.42 34.21 0.167
2008 2,816,327 -9.78 490 — 6.58 34.14 0.164
2007 2,743,222 1.43 480 — 5.28 34.97 0.193
2006 2,703,502 -0.97 448 — 6.86 36.18 0.201
2005 2,661,215 2.57 413 — 6.86 36.37 0.227
2004 2,598,284 1.45 427 — 7.01 37.00 0.276
2003 2,493,903 -2.66 349 — 7.34 35.89 0.281
2002 2,392,978 3.01 305 — 6.69 37.08 0.303
2001 2,312,079 8.76 325 — 5.92 36.35 0.318
2000 2,247,031 -3.14 314 — 5.77 37.97 0.298
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Eritrea

Capital Asmara
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code ERI
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