Eritrea Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About Eritrea
Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after long liberation struggle. The country has Red Sea coastline and highland plateau landscape. Eritrean culture emphasizes resilience, independence, and diverse ethnic traditions.
The nation has hot arid climate with highland temperate zones. Eritrea has presidential republic with single-party governance. The country has mining potential and agricultural challenges.
Asmara is capital with Italian colonial architecture and UNESCO heritage status. Eritrea has nine ethnic groups with linguistic diversity. The nation has Tigrinya, Arabic, and English as working languages.
Traditional Eritrean culture includes coffee ceremonies, traditional textiles, and oral traditions. The country has religious diversity with Christianity and Islam. Eritrean cuisine features injera bread, spicy stews, and Horn of Africa flavors.
The population is 3.7 million with significant emigration patterns. Eritrea offers independence story, architectural heritage, and Horn of Africa culture in Red Sea nation.
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 8.444.381 | +0.28% | 69.7 |
| 2090 | 8.182.351 | +0.42% | 67.5 |
| 2080 | 7.768.724 | +0.68% | 64.1 |
| 2070 | 7.194.167 | +0.91% | 59.4 |
| 2060 | 6.478.361 | +1.23% | 53.5 |
| 2050 | 5.696.062 | +1.4% | 47 |
| 2040 | 4.868.676 | +1.85% | 40.2 |
| 2030 | 4.002.672 | +2.1% | 33 |
| 2025 NOW | 3.607.003 | +2.02% | 29.8 |
| 2020 | 3.291.271 | +1.58% | 27.2 |
| 2015 | 3.105.546 | +0.34% | 25.6 |
| 2010 | 2.945.186 | +1.98% | 24.3 |
| 2005 | 2.661.215 | +2.42% | 22 |
| 2000 | 2.247.031 | +1.55% | 18.5 |
| 1995 | 2.025.267 | +5.82% | 16.7 |
| 1990 | 2.032.737 | +2.3% | 16.8 |
| 1985 | 1.807.816 | +2.04% | 14.9 |
| 1980 | 1.605.797 | +2.72% | 13.3 |
| 1975 | 1.408.210 | +2.36% | 11.6 |
| 1970 | 1.243.453 | +2.59% | 10.3 |
| 1965 | 1.098.335 | +2.52% | 9.1 |
| 1960 | 972.547 | +2.31% | 8 |
| 1955 | 886.237 | +1.86% | 7.3 |
| 1950 | 814.866 | - | 6.7 |
