Total population in Eritrea
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Eritrea was 3,607,003 people, up from 3,535,603 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Eritrea with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Eritrea
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 607 003 |
| 2024 | 3 535 603 |
| 2023 | 3 470 390 |
| 2022 | 3 409 447 |
| 2021 | 3 350 183 |
| 2020 | 3 291 270 |
| 2019 | 3 240 194 |
| 2018 | 3 192 760 |
| 2017 | 3 150 347 |
| 2016 | 3 124 698 |
| 2015 | 3 105 546 |
| 2014 | 3 095 173 |
| 2013 | 3 074 360 |
| 2012 | 3 036 988 |
| 2011 | 2 998 485 |
| 2010 | 2 945 186 |
| 2009 | 2 887 885 |
| 2008 | 2 816 327 |
| 2007 | 2 743 222 |
| 2006 | 2 703 502 |
| 2005 | 2 661 214 |
| 2004 | 2 598 284 |
| 2003 | 2 493 903 |
| 2002 | 2 392 978 |
| 2001 | 2 312 078 |
| 2000 | 2 247 031 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.