Sub-Saharan Africa
Eritrea Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
3.5M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+1.9%
2023 → 2024
Record High
3.5M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
973K
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
3.3M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.5M | 65K | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 3.5M | 61K | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 3.4M | 59K | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 3.4M | 59K | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 3.3M | 51K | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 3.2M | 47K | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 3.2M | 42K | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 3.2M | 26K | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 3.1M | 19K | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 3.1M | 10K | +0.3% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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