Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Eritrea
Eritrea: Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate was 2.52 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Eritrea, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded 2.52 % change on previous year for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in 2030.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Eritrea peaked at 7.62 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -6.51 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Eritrea ranks 41st of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -5.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -6.51 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1993 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -154.8% |
| 1994 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 7.62 % change on previous year | +126.0% |
| 1996 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1997 | -0.3572 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 1998 | 0.0801 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 1999 | 0.5802 % change on previous year | +624.2% |
| 2000 | 0.9782 % change on previous year | +68.6% |
| 2001 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +248.4% |
| 2002 | 4.5 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2003 | 5.63 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 2004 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 2006 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2007 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +170.9% |
| 2009 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 2011 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2013 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 0.6182 % change on previous year | -58.7% |
| 2015 | 0.1459 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2016 | 0.6624 % change on previous year | +353.9% |
| 2017 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +67.6% |
| 2018 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +85.2% |
| 2019 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2026 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2028 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2029 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2030 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.9732 % change on previous year | -6.51 % change on previous year | 7.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.11 % change on previous year | 0.9782 % change on previous year | 5.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 % change on previous year | 0.1459 % change on previous year | 2.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.76 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 2.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 2.52 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 38 Namibia 2.57 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Liberia 2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Gabon 2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Rwanda 2.5 % change on previous year compare
- 43 South Sudan 2.48 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Sierra Leone 2.45 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Eritrea
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,428 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.34 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 2,575 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,575 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 49,309 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 50,569 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 47,954 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 49,112 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 46,799 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 47,925 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Eritrea?
- Population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Eritrea was 2.52 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 7.62 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.51 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Eritrea rank for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate?
- Eritrea ranks 41st out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. 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 (UN estimates and projections), 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 (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.