What is the Population of Eritrea?

The flag of Eritrea comprises three triangles — a large red isosceles triangle with its base spanning the hoist end and its apex at the midpoint on the fly end, and a green and blue right-angled triangle above and beneath the red triangle. On the hoist side of the red triangle is a golden vertical olive branch encircled by a golden olive wreath.
Population of Eritrea 3,607,000

Eritrea has a population of approximately 3,607,000 people, making it the 131st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.05% of the world's population. With a land area of 117,600 km², the population density is roughly 31 people per km².

Population3,607,000
Population rank131st of 196
Share of world population0.05%
Area117,600 km²
Population density31 / km²
DemonymEritrean

Population of Eritrea — FAQ

What is the population of Eritrea?

The population of Eritrea is approximately 3,607,000 (3.6 million).

How does Eritrea rank by population?

Eritrea is the 131st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a population density of roughly 31 people per km².

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