Population growth rate, by level of development in Eritrea
Eritrea: Population growth rate, by level of development was 0.3% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
0.3%
Change on year
down 9.3%
World rank
43rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
2.1%
in 2027
All-time low
0.3%
in 2096
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Population growth rate, by level of development in Eritrea, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population growth rate, by level of development in Eritrea is 0.3%, measured in 2100.
That represents a change of down 9.3% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate, by level of development in Eritrea peaked at 2.1% in 2027 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2096.
That places Eritrea 43rd out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population growth rate, by level of development in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.9% | — |
| 2025 | 2.1% | +8.9% |
| 2026 | 2.1% | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 2.1% | +1.8% |
| 2028 | 2.1% | -0.8% |
| 2029 | 2.0% | -2.0% |
| 2030 | 2.1% | +2.4% |
| 2031 | 2.0% | -5.9% |
| 2032 | 2.0% | -0.1% |
| 2033 | 2.0% | -0.2% |
| 2034 | 2.0% | +1.5% |
| 2035 | 1.9% | -3.1% |
| 2036 | 2.0% | +5.3% |
| 2037 | 2.0% | -1.6% |
| 2038 | 1.9% | -6.1% |
| 2039 | 1.8% | -2.5% |
| 2040 | 1.8% | -0.9% |
| 2041 | 1.7% | -7.9% |
| 2042 | 1.7% | +2.5% |
| 2043 | 1.6% | -5.4% |
| 2044 | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| 2045 | 1.6% | +0.8% |
| 2046 | 1.5% | -7.8% |
| 2047 | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| 2048 | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| 2049 | 1.4% | -5.5% |
| 2050 | 1.4% | +0.1% |
| 2051 | 1.4% | -0.4% |
| 2052 | 1.4% | +4.1% |
| 2053 | 1.4% | -4.8% |
| 2054 | 1.2% | -11.1% |
| 2055 | 1.3% | +6.3% |
| 2056 | 1.1% | -11.9% |
| 2057 | 1.2% | +7.5% |
| 2058 | 1.2% | +0.8% |
| 2059 | 1.2% | -1.9% |
| 2060 | 1.2% | +0.5% |
| 2061 | 1.2% | -2.9% |
| 2062 | 1.1% | -7.2% |
| 2063 | 1.2% | +9.4% |
| 2064 | 1.0% | -15.9% |
| 2065 | 1.0% | -2.8% |
| 2066 | 1.1% | +6.6% |
| 2067 | 1.0% | -7.6% |
| 2068 | 1.0% | +1.6% |
| 2069 | 0.9% | -6.7% |
| 2070 | 0.9% | -2.9% |
| 2071 | 0.9% | -4.8% |
| 2072 | 0.8% | -1.3% |
| 2073 | 0.9% | +1.8% |
| 2074 | 0.7% | -15.0% |
| 2075 | 0.8% | +12.8% |
| 2076 | 0.7% | -11.5% |
| 2077 | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| 2078 | 0.7% | -3.9% |
| 2079 | 0.6% | -7.5% |
| 2080 | 0.7% | +11.0% |
| 2081 | 0.5% | -29.0% |
| 2082 | 0.6% | +10.8% |
| 2083 | 0.5% | -3.4% |
| 2084 | 0.6% | +8.1% |
| 2085 | 0.6% | -2.4% |
| 2086 | 0.5% | -7.7% |
| 2087 | 0.4% | -15.1% |
| 2088 | 0.5% | +1.1% |
| 2089 | 0.4% | -8.8% |
| 2090 | 0.4% | +2.2% |
| 2091 | 0.4% | -13.9% |
| 2092 | 0.4% | +16.8% |
| 2093 | 0.3% | -27.5% |
| 2094 | 0.3% | +0.6% |
| 2095 | 0.3% | +0.6% |
| 2096 | 0.3% | -15.7% |
| 2097 | 0.3% | +1.1% |
| 2098 | 0.3% | +1.9% |
| 2099 | 0.3% | +7.4% |
| 2100 | 0.3% | -9.3% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 0.3% is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.3%, 97% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 0.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.3%, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 6 |
| 2030s | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2040s | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2060s | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2070s | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2080s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2090s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2100s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More population data for Eritrea
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2011 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 525,382 people (2100)
- Population density 69.76 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4564 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.97 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,964 Persons (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate, by level of development in Eritrea?
- Population growth rate, by level of development in Eritrea was 0.3% in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1% in 2027.
- What is the lowest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2096.
- How does Eritrea rank for population growth rate, by level of development?
- Eritrea ranks 43rd out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate, by level of development rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate, by level of development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.