Migrant populations in Eritrea
Eritrea: Migrant populations was 12,512 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
12,512
World rank
197th
of 228 countries
All-time high
15,941
in 2015
All-time low
11,848
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Eritrea, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Eritrea is 12,512, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Eritrea peaked at 15,941 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11,848, in 1990.
Eritrea ranks 197th of 228 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Migrant populations in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,848 | — |
| 1995 | 12,400 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 12,952 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 15,905 | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 15,813 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 15,941 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 13,934 | -12.6% |
| 2024 | 12,512 | -10.2% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 12,512 is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 3% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 12,512 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,124 | 11,848 | 12,400 | 2 |
| 2000s | 14,428 | 12,952 | 15,905 | 2 |
| 2010s | 15,877 | 15,813 | 15,941 | 2 |
| 2020s | 13,223 | 12,512 | 13,934 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More population data for Eritrea
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.3999 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2011 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,964 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.97 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4564 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.264 (2100)
- Population density 69.76 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 525,382 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Eritrea?
- Migrant populations in Eritrea was 12,512 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 15,941 in 2015.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,848 in 1990.
- How does Eritrea rank for migrant populations?
- Eritrea ranks 197th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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