What was Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) in 2011?

In 2011, Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) was 688.68, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) rising or falling?

Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) rose 27.6% from 2010 to 2011.

How does Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) compare to the world average?

The global average for GDP per capita (current US$) in 2011 was 21,312.22, so Eritrea is below the world average.

Eritrea: GDP per capita (current US$)

Name: Eritrea: GDP per capita (current US$)
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In 2011, Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) was 688.68.

That's up 27.6% from 2010, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2011 was 21,312.22 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD) • Data as of 2011

Trend (2005–2011)

2008 · Global financial crisis

Highlights

Peak: 688.68; 2011
Trough: 412.75; 2005
1-year change: +27.6%
5-year change: +53.7%; +9.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	GDP per capita (current US$)
2011	688.6817
2010	539.6995
2009	642.9257
2008	490.0670
2007	480.4476
2006	447.9974
2005	412.7531

About GDP per capita (current US$)

Gross domestic product is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period. It can be measured in three different ways: using either the expenditure approach, the income approach, or the production approach. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.PCAP.CD • Category: Economy

About per capita measures: Per capita figures divide a country's total value by its population, giving a measure of average individual share. This makes countries of different sizes more comparable — a large country like China may have a higher total GDP than Switzerland, but Switzerland's GDP per capita is much higher.

Frequently asked questions

What was Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) in 2011?: In 2011, Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) was 688.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) rising or falling?: Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) rose 27.6% from 2010 to 2011.
How does Eritrea's GDP per capita (current US$) compare to the world average?: The global average for GDP per capita (current US$) in 2011 was 21,312.22, so Eritrea is below the world average.
What is GDP per capita (current US$) and how is it measured?: Gross domestic product is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period. It can be measured in three different ways: using either the expenditure approach, the income approach, or the production approach. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD), CC BY 4.0.