Population density in Eritrea: 28.6 (Population density, 2023 · 173rd of 216). Population density (people per sq. km) in Eritrea: 28.6 in 2023, ranking 173rd of 216 countries. In 2010 it was 24.3.
Data last updated · Period: 2010–2023
Understanding the chart
The line chart above tracks population density (people per sq. km) in Eritrea for each year from 2010 to 2023, 14 data points in all. Each dot is one year; the first and last years and the highest point are labelled with their values, and the vertical scale is in people per sq. km. All values in this period were above zero. The data table below the chart lists every value, and you can download the data, embed the chart or share it from the buttons above. The figures cover 2010–2023 and come from World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
Key insights
- Between 2010 and 2023, Eritrea's population density rose from 24.3 to 28.6, a change of 17.7% (about 1.3% a year on average).
- The highest value in this period was 28.6 in 2023; the lowest was 24.3 in 2010.
- Recently, the figure has risen in each of the last two years (2022: 28.1; 2023: 28.6).
- That is 54% lower than the world figure of 62.1.
- Eritrea has the 173rd-highest value of 216 countries with recent data.
- In Eastern Africa, Eritrea has the 16th-highest value of 18 countries with recent data; the highest is Mauritius (625.3), and the typical (median) value is 85.2.
Analysis
Averaged over periods, the figure was 25.0 in 2010 to 2014, 26.1 in 2015 to 2019 and 27.9 in 2020 onwards. The value went up in 13 of the 13 year-to-year steps and down in 0. The biggest one-year rise came in 2023 (+0.5, or 1.8%). Across the period the values varied by about 5% around their average (26.2), a fairly steady path.
What it means
For businesses and investors, the figure is most useful alongside related measures for the same country, such as growth, inflation, population and incomes, and compared with similar countries. Compared with its neighbours in Eastern Africa, where the typical value is 85.2, Eritrea is 66% lower than the regional median.
Related figures
- Population density (people per sq. km) by country, 2023: 20,569.7 (highest: Macao SAR, China). The number of people per square kilometer of land area.
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Burundi, 2010–2023: 533.1 (Population density, 2023 · 22nd of 216). Population density (people per sq.
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Comoros, 2010–2023: 457.0 (Population density, 2023 · 26th of 216). Population density (people per sq.
About this statistic
The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Population size, growth, age and urbanisation decide how many customers a market has, what they need, and where they live. The figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, which compile official national statistics in a consistent form so countries can be compared.
Questions and answers
What is the population density (people per sq. km) in Eritrea?
28.6 (Population density, 2023 · 173rd of 216). Population density (people per sq. km) in Eritrea: 28.6 in 2023, ranking 173rd of 216 countries. In 2010 it was 24.3.
How has population density in Eritrea changed since 2010?
Between 2010 and 2023, Eritrea's population density rose from 24.3 to 28.6, a change of 17.7% (about 1.3% a year on average). The highest value in this period was 28.6 in 2023; the lowest was 24.3 in 2010.
Where does this data come from?
From World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0), covering 2010–2023. The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Data
| Year | Population density (people per sq. km) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.3 |
| 2011 | 24.8 |
| 2012 | 25.1 |
| 2013 | 25.4 |
| 2014 | 25.6 |
| 2015 | 25.6 |
| 2016 | 25.8 |
| 2017 | 26.0 |
| 2018 | 26.4 |
| 2019 | 26.8 |
| 2020 | 27.2 |
| 2021 | 27.6 |
| 2022 | 28.1 |
| 2023 | 28.6 |
Source and notes
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Period: 2010–2023. Coverage: Eritrea.
The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Cite this statistic
Please also credit the original source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).Related statistics
- Population density (people per sq. km) by country, 2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Burundi, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Comoros, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Djibouti, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Ethiopia, 2010–2023
- Official exchange rate (local currency per US$, annual average) in Eritrea, 2010–2025
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (US$) in Eritrea, 2010–2024
- Population of Eritrea, 2010–2025
- Population growth rate in Eritrea, 2010–2025
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