Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea
Eritrea: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 3.31 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded 3.31 % change on previous year for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and up 68.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea peaked at 10.38 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -11.47 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Eritrea 134th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1974 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 1976 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +39.6% |
| 1978 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 3.45 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1985 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 1986 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1988 | 4.01 % change on previous year | +59.9% |
| 1989 | 4.14 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1991 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1992 | -11.47 % change on previous year | -389.8% |
| 1993 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 1994 | 6.19 % change on previous year | +72.2% |
| 1995 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1996 | 10.38 % change on previous year | +208.0% |
| 1997 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 1998 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +57.5% |
| 1999 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2000 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 5.89 % change on previous year | +85.6% |
| 2003 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2004 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +60.3% |
| 2005 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 2006 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2008 | 3.8 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 2009 | 4.69 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 2010 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 2011 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2016 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2017 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2018 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 2019 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 2020 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2022 | 2 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2024 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 2025 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.41 % change on previous year | 1.9 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.02 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.81 % change on previous year | -11.47 % change on previous year | 10.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.14 % change on previous year | 2.74 % change on previous year | 6.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.46 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 3.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.49 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 131 Canada 3.36 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Ukraine 3.33 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Gibraltar 3.32 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Sierra Leone 3.29 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Luxembourg 3.27 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Gabon 3.26 % change on previous year compare
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 population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea was 3.31 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 10.38 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.47 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Eritrea rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Eritrea ranks 134th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.