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Eritrea
ERIMedian age
18.7 years
Reference period 2023 · years
UN DESA Population Division · World Population Prospects 2024
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Median age · Historical trend
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Population & Society
Results: 4
| Indicator | Value | Reference period | Source | Quality | Historical trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 18.7 years | 2023 | UN DESA Population Division | Estimated | No trend available |
| Rate of population change | 1.809%/year | 2023 | UN DESA Population Division | Estimated | No trend available |
| Total fertility rate | 3.714 births per woman | 2023 | UN DESA Population Division | Estimated | No trend available |
| Total population | 3,607,003 people | 2025 | World Bank | Historical trend |
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- Rate of population change2023 · UN DESA Population Division 57 / 195 countries/ 195 countries
- Median age2023 · UN DESA Population Division 167 / 195 countries/ 195 countries
- Total population2025 · World Bank 130 / 194 countries/ 194 countries
- Life expectancy at birth, total2024 · World Bank 139 / 194 countries/ 194 countries
- Total fertility rate2023 · UN DESA Population Division 37 / 195 countries/ 195 countries
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