Eritrea Population Growth in the 2000s (2000 to 2009)

Eritrea Population Growth from 2000 to 2009

This page shows Eritrea population growth in the 2000s from 2000 to 2009. 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 2000 to 2009. Furthermore, this was the decade after Eritrea’s independence in 1991. Click here to review Eritrea country overview.

Chart of Eritrea Population Growth in the 2000s (2000 to 2009)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Eritrea’s population grew steadily from 2000 to 2009 for the decade. The population grew from 2.3 million people in 2000 to 3.1 million people in 2009. As a result, the population grew by 34.8% in the 2000s (2000 to 2009). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Eritrea is approximately 66.7 years (2021). Lastly, Eritrea has several issues similar to other African nations, and its population fluctuates.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Eritrea has increased from 49.5 years in 1990 to 66.7 years in 2021. To conclude, Eritrea maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Eritrea’s population growth in the 2010s.