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Eritrea data
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68.89 years
Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
See Eritrea in the world ranking →3,607,003
Population, total
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Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
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People
| Indicator | Year | Eritrea | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 2024 | 3.68 births/woman | World ranking → |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 2024 | 68.89 years | World ranking → |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 2023 | 28.64 people/km² | World ranking → |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2025 | 2% | World ranking → |
| Population, total | 2025 | 3,607,003 | World ranking → |
| Urban population (% of total population) | 2025 | 34.5% | World ranking → |
Economy & work
Economy & work
Health
Health
| Indicator | Year | Eritrea | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 2024 | 24.7 per 1,000 | World ranking → |
Technology & infrastructure
Technology & infrastructure
| Indicator | Year | Eritrea | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 2024 | 55.3% | World ranking → |
Energy & environment
Energy & environment
| Indicator | Year | Eritrea | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita | 2024 | 0.22 | World ranking → |
| Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) | 2021 | 80.7% | World ranking → |
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