Eritrea: Population growth (annual %)
In , Eritrea's Population growth (annual %) was 1.86.
That's up 5.1% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Eritrea ranks #59 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.63
- Trough
- 0.33
- 1-year change
- +5.1%
- 5-year change
- +26.2%
- +4.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +175.9%
- +10.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.8617 | |
| 1.7717 | |
| 1.7535 | |
| 1.7741 | |
| 1.5641 | |
| 1.4747 | |
| 1.3373 | |
| 0.8175 | |
| 0.6148 | |
| 0.3346 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Eritrea's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Eritrea's Population growth (annual %) was 1.86, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Eritrea's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Eritrea's Population growth (annual %) rose 5.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Eritrea rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Eritrea ranked #59 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Eritrea's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Eritrea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.