Eritrea

Continent

Africa

Capital

Asmara

Population

6,343,956

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Eritrea

Population:: 6,343,956
Area:: 117,600 sq km
Currency:: nakfa
Languages:: Tigrinya, Arabic, English, Tigre, Kunama, Afar, other Cushitic languages

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Eritrea

GDP:: $9.702 billion
GDP per Capita:: $1,600
GDP Growth:: 5%
Inflation:: 9%
Unemployment:: 5.87%
Public Debt:: 131.2% of GDP

Political System

Governance structure of Eritrea

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President ISAIAS Afwerki (since 24 May 1993)
Head of Government:: President ISAIAS Afwerki (since 8 June 1993)
Judiciary:: High Court (consists of 20 judges and organized into civil, commercial, criminal, labor, administrative, and customary sections)
Administrative Divisions:: 6 regions (zobatat, singular - zoba); 'Anseba, Debub (South), Debubawi K'eyyih Bahri (Southern Red Sea), Gash-Barka, Ma'ikel (Central), Semienawi K'eyyih Bahri (Northern Red Sea)

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 1708 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

11.7% (2017 est.)

Industry

29.6% (2017 est.)

Services

58.7% (2017 est.)

Trade Volume

Exports:: $624.3 million
Imports:: $1.127 billion

Major Trading Partners

China 67

UAE 26

Philippines 5

Italy 1

Croatia 1

Economic Outlook

Eritrea has a 5% GDP growth rate with 9% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.