State of Eritrea
Capital
Asmara
Region
Africa
Population
3,607,000
Area (km²)
117,600
Eritrea, a coastal nation in the Horn of Africa, spans 117,600 km² and is home to around 3.6 million people, with Asmara serving as its historic capital known for Italian colonial architecture. Gaining independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a long struggle, it boasts diverse landscapes from Red Sea beaches to arid highlands. While GDP figures are unavailable, the country relies on agriculture, mining, and remittances amid ongoing economic challenges.
Only 54.40% of Eritrea's population has access to electricity, highlighting a significant infrastructure gap. While the country retains 8.63% forest cover, the lack of data on renewable energy makes it difficult to assess sustainable energy efforts.
Eritrea reports an unemployment rate of 5.586%, which appears relatively low compared to many developing nations, especially given the absence of GDP and GDP per capita figures. This could suggest either effective labor absorption or potential underreporting/different methodologies.
Eritrea exhibits a high fertility rate of 3.71, indicating continued population growth, while its life expectancy of 68.62 years is moderate for the region. This combination suggests a relatively young population structure and ongoing demographic expansion.
With an infant mortality rate of 25.500 per 1,000 live births, Eritrea faces a substantial public health challenge. This figure is considerably higher than global averages and indicates areas for improvement in maternal and child healthcare.
GDP (Current US$)
$N/A
Year: 2023
GDP Per Capita
$N/A
GDP Growth (%)
N/A%
Inflation (%)
N/A%
Unemployment (%)
5.59%
Debt to GDP (%)
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Source: World Bank • Last updated: 12/24/2025
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