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Eritrea economy
Eritrea’s economy grew 8.7% in 2011, faster than the world as a whole (3.3%). Unemployment was 6.0% in 2025.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 8.7% | 2011 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $2.1 bn | 2011 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $689 | 2011 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $1,742 | 2011 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −14.8% | 2000 |
| Population | 3.6 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.