Eritrea

In brief

Living in cities: 34.5% (2025). World rank 185 of 216; in Africa, 40 of 54. Born in another country: 0.4% (2024). World rank 197 of 215; in Africa, 51 of 54. Aged 15–64: 58.2% (2025). World rank 183 of 216; in Africa, 26 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 3.1M → 3.6M, population growth per year +0.3% → +2%, and living in cities 35.6% → 34.5%. Better than all its neighbours (Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Sudan): life expectancy and life expectancy.