Eritrea Population 2026
Population Eritrea 2026 is 3 497 050 people. Eritrea ranks 133 in terms of population in the world - 0.045% of all inhabitants of the Earth. The capital of Eritrea is Asmara, the official currency is the Nakfa (ERN). Chislennost.com has used information from reliable sources. Find out the population of a country, city, district at Chislennost.com.
Population of Eritrea
3 497 050 people
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Data in March 2026
Population rank, Life expectancy, age and total area Eritrea |
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|---|---|
| Population | |
| Population rank Eritrea | 3 497 050 people |
| Male population | 49.3% |
| Female population | 50.7% |
| Life expectancy Eritrea | |
| Life expectancy Male | 60.4 |
| Life expectancy Female | 64.7 |
| Age | |
| Median age Eritrea | 18.9 age |
| <15 years | 42.1% |
| 15 - 65 years | 54.3% |
| >65 years | 3.6% |
| Total area | |
| Total area Eritrea | 117600 km2 (#100 in world) |
| Population density | 29.74 per km2 |
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FAQ
⚡ When was the population counted?
The population count in Eritrea was carried out in 2026.
⚡ What place does Eritrea occupy in terms of population on Earth?
Eritrea takes 133st place in the ranking of the population of countries on Earth.
⚡ Which city is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is the city of Asmara with a population of 543 707 people.