Eritrea GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Eritrea's gdp per capita was $567 in 2019, ranked 204th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2019.
Overview
Eritrea's gdp per capita stood at $567 in 2019, a decline of +$14 from 2018. Eritrea ranked 204th globally.
Eritrea’s GDP per capita has risen modestly since the early 1990s, moving from an early‑record low of 265.24 in 1992 to a World Bank‑reported 566.73 in 2019, which places the country at 204th in the global ranking. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 786.54 in 2014, a level that remains well above the all‑time trough of 252.09 recorded in 1993, reflecting gradual post‑conflict recovery and limited but steady growth in services and mining. Compared with peers of similar rank, Eritrea trails Malawi’s 580.89 and Niger’s 561.69, yet exceeds Somalia’s 539.95, underscoring a modestly better performance within a region marked by low income per capita. The 28‑year coverage shows a persistent upward trajectory, albeit constrained by structural challenges such as limited diversification and external debt. Continued investment in human capital and infrastructure could accelerate growth, potentially lifting the country’s per‑capita output above the current peer cluster in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $567 | −$14 | #204 |
| 2018 | $581 | +$23 | #202 |
| 2017 | $558 | −$98 | #202 |
| 2016 | $655 | +$52 | #201 |
| 2015 | $603 | −$183 | #204 |
| 2014 | $787 | +$190 | #198 |
| 2013 | $597 | −$97 | #205 |
| 2012 | $694 | +$51 | #200 |
| 2011 | $689 | +$187 | #202 |
| 2010 | $540 | +$124 | #204 |
| 2009 | $643 | +$342 | #198 |
| 2008 | $490 | +$150 | #201 |
| 2007 | $480 | +$159 | #195 |
| 2006 | $448 | +$147 | #194 |
| 2005 | $413 | +$97 | #196 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea's gdp per capita was $567 in 2019. Ranked 204th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Eritrea's gdp per capita peaked at $787 in 2014.
The lowest gdp per capita in Eritrea was $252 in 1993.
Eritrea ranks 204th globally in gdp per capita as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gdp per capita of Eritrea in 2019 was $567. This ranks 204th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Eritrea GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}