Eritrea: Population, female
In , Eritrea's Population, female was 1.79 million.
That's up 1.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Eritrea ranks #131 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #35 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.79M
- Trough
- 1.36M
- 1-year change
- +1.8%
- 5-year change
- +8.9%
- +1.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.9%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 1.790M | |
| 1.758M | |
| 1.728M | |
| 1.698M | |
| 1.669M | |
| 1.644M | |
| 1.620M | |
| 1.599M | |
| 1.586M | |
| 1.577M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Eritrea's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Eritrea's Population, female was 1.79 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Eritrea's Population, female rising or falling?
- Eritrea's Population, female rose 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Eritrea rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Eritrea ranked #131 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Eritrea's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Eritrea is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #35 of 48.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.