What is the population of Eritrea?

The population of Eritrea is approximately 3,607,003 as of 2025, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Eritrea?

Life expectancy at birth in Eritrea is 69.2 years as of 2025.

What is the fertility rate in Eritrea?

The total fertility rate in Eritrea is 3.61 children per woman as of 2025.

What is the median age in Eritrea?

The median age in Eritrea is 19.2 years as of 2025.

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Name: Eritrea Demographics and Population Statistics
Creator: Measured World
Published: 2024-07-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Eritrea

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Today's demographic activity

Updated continuously for December 15, 2025 at 15:10:51 UTC

Births today

179

Deaths today

Net emigration today

As of today, Eritrea has approximately 3,641,493 people. Estimated births today: 178; deaths: 37.

Births this year

98,577

Deaths this year

20,453

Net change

+71,730

Watch Eritrea's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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