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Eritrea
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Continent
Africa
Capital
Asmara
Population
6,343,956
Sub-Zones
Country Info
Complete Data
Sub-Zones
IFED Embassy
6
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
AU
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.