Africa
Eritrea: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Eritrea: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Asmara
- Population
- 3.6 million
- Area
- 117,600 km²
- Currency
- Eritrean Nakfa (Nfk)
#131 by population · #99 by area · #176 economy in the world · #153 by population density
Population and society
Population of er, 1960–2025. From 972,547 in 1960 to 3.6 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 29 per km² (rank 153 of 194)
- Urban population
- 34.5% (2025)
- Under 15
- 37.6% (2025)
- Over 65
- 4.3% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 3.68 (2024)
- Internet users
- 14.3% (2020)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $2.1B (rank 176 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 6% (2025)
- Forests
- 12% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.2 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- -75 m (Lake Kulul)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Ertra, Ertra, Ertra
- Official name
- دولة إريتريا · State of Eritrea · ሃገረ ኤርትራ
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- Arabic, English, and Tigrinya
- Calling code
- +291
- Internet domain
- .er
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Demonym
- Eritrean
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan
- Highest point
- Emba Soira (3,018 m)
- Largest city
- Asmara, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- One-party state
- Independence from
- Ethiopia (1993)
Economy and life
- Life expectancy
- 68.9 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.503 (rank 178 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Name | Capital | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Anseba | Keren | 23,200 |
| Debub | Mendefera | 8,000 |
| Debubawi Keyih Bahri (Southern Red Sea Region) | Assab | 27,600 |
| Gash Barka | Barentu | 33,200 |
| Maekel | Asmara | 1,300 |
| Semenawi Keyih Bahri (Northern Red Sea Region) | Massawa | 27,800 |
Source: Wikidata.
Its flags over time
Eritrea · 1952–1961
Eritrea · 1993–1995- Eritrea · 1995–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Eritrea?
Asmara
How many people live in Eritrea?
3.6 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Eritrea?
Eritrean Nakfa
What are the official languages of Eritrea?
Arabic, English, and Tigrinya
What is the calling code of Eritrea?
+291
Which countries border Eritrea?
Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Sudan
What is the highest point of Eritrea?
Emba Soira (3,018 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.