Eritrea Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

Eritrea Population Growth from 1990 to 1999

This page shows Eritrea population growth in the 1990s from 1990 to 1999. Its official name is the State of Eritrea. The country is located on the northeastern coast of East Africa. Additionally, it borders Sudan in the west, Djibouti in the southeast, and Ethiopia in the south. Eventually, Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1991.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Eritrea from 1990 to 1999. Furthermore, this was the decade during Eritrea’s independence in 1991. Click here to review Eritrea country overview.

Chart of Eritrea Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Eritrea’s population increased substantially over the decade 1990–1999. The population increased from 2.25 million in 1990 to 2.23 million in 1999. Moreover, the population declined by 0.8% between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, Eritrea’s total life expectancy is around 66.7 years (2021). Finally, Eritrea faces various challenges common to other African countries, and its population fluctuates.

Most importantly, Eritrea’s life expectancy has risen from 49.5 years in 1990 to 66.7 years by 2021. To summarize, Eritrea maintained steady population growth despite facing similar obstacles as most African countries. Click here for Eritrea’s population growth in the 2000s.