Eritrea

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Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Asmara, and it has a population of 3,607,003 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 117,600 square kilometers (approximately 45,406 square miles). Its currency is Eritrean nakfa. The population density is approximately 31 people per square kilometer. Eritrea shares land borders with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan.

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Eritrea at a glance

Economy of Eritrea

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Eritrea

DJ

Djibouti

CapitalDjibouti

Population1,184,076

ET

Ethiopia

CapitalAddis Ababa

Population135,472,051

SD

Sudan

CapitalKhartoum

Population51,662,147