Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea
Eritrea: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.93 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
54th
of 233 countries
All-time high
9.97 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-13.18 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded 1.93 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 199,215.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea peaked at 9.97 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -13.18 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Eritrea ranks 54th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 2.56 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1976 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1977 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1985 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 1989 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1991 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1992 | -13.18 % change on previous year | -695.8% |
| 1993 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 1994 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +188.0% |
| 1995 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 1996 | 9.97 % change on previous year | +521.2% |
| 1997 | 0.667 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1998 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +133.0% |
| 1999 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2000 | 1.89 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 2001 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2002 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +274.5% |
| 2003 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 2004 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +137.0% |
| 2005 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 2006 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 0.9096 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2008 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +122.5% |
| 2009 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +62.7% |
| 2010 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 2011 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2013 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 2014 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 2015 | 0.001 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 2016 | 0.6694 % change on previous year | +68966.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5642 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2018 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +90.7% |
| 2019 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 2022 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2025 | 1.93 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.57 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 2.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.44 % change on previous year | 2.03 % change on previous year | 2.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.26 % change on previous year | -13.18 % change on previous year | 9.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.71 % change on previous year | 0.9096 % change on previous year | 5.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.18 % change on previous year | 0.001 % change on previous year | 2.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.74 % change on previous year | 1.36 % change on previous year | 1.93 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 51 Uzbekistan 2.05 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Sao Tome and Principe 2.02 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Kenya 1.96 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Cayman Islands 1.9 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Zimbabwe 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Comoros 1.89 % 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)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Population density 69.76 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 525,382 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Eritrea was 1.93 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 9.97 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.18 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Eritrea rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Eritrea ranks 54th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199,215.0%. 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 Total population (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 Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.