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Eritrea GDP

Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars  NY.GDP.MKTP.CD

Eritrea's gdp was $2.0B in 2019, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2019.

$2.0B −$24.0M (-1.2%)
Year 2019 Rank #27 Global Peak $2.6B (2014) Source World Bank

Eritrea GDP (1992–2019)

Overview

Eritrea's gdp stood at $2.0B in 2019, a decline of +$24.0M from 2018. Eritrea ranked 27th globally.

Eritrea’s gross domestic product has risen from a modest 477,101,651.65 in 1992 to 1,982,000,000.00 in 2019, placing the country 27th globally among economies with comparable data coverage. The early 1990s marked the lowest point, with an all‑time trough of 467,872,714.76 in 1993, shortly after independence and amid civil conflict, while the post‑conflict recovery and modest investment in services and mining lifted output to an all‑time peak of 2,604,000,000.00 in 2014. Over the 28‑year span, growth has been uneven, reflecting limited diversification and recurring fiscal constraints. Eritrea’s 2019 GDP is close to that of Seychelles (1,868,690,096.73) and Timor‑Leste (2,032,550,389.41), underscoring its position among small, lower‑middle‑income economies. Continued reforms in the private sector, improvement of the investment climate, and expanded trade could sustain the upward trajectory, while renewed political instability would likely reverse recent gains.

Data & projection

Year GDP YoY change Rank
2019 $2.0B −$24.0M #27
2018 $2.0B +$102.0M #27
2017 $1.9B −$309.0M #28
2016 $2.2B +$197.0M #32
2015 $2.0B −$588.0M #30
2014 $2.6B +$646.0M #35
2013 $2.0B −$297.0M #30
2012 $2.3B +$190.0M #32
2011 $2.1B +$475.0M #33
2010 $1.6B +$292.5M #28
2009 $1.9B +$933.7M #34
2008 $1.4B +$360.2M #25
2007 $1.3B +$381.0M #26
2006 $1.2B +$361.2M #28
2005 $1.1B +$240.4M #29
Show all years (1992-2019)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +17.6% GDP growth 3.8% C/A balance 13.0%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eritrea's gdp?▾

Eritrea's gdp was $2.0B in 2019. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp in Eritrea?▾

Eritrea's gdp peaked at $2.6B in 2014.

What was the lowest gdp in Eritrea?▾

The lowest gdp in Eritrea was $467.9M in 1993.

How does Eritrea rank in gdp?▾

Eritrea ranks 27th globally in gdp as of 2019.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp?▾

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is Eritrea's gdp in billion?▾

Eritrea's gdp was approximately 1.98 billion ($2.0B) in 2019.

What is the gdp of Eritrea in 2019?▾

The gdp of Eritrea in 2019 was $2.0B. This ranks 27th in the world.

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Eritrea GDP. HistorySaid. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/eritrea/gdp/
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@misc{historysaid_eritrea_gdp, title = {Eritrea GDP}, url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/gdp/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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