Eritrea—GDP per Capita (USD)
Latest Value
$567
2019
YoY Change
-2.4%
2018 → 2019
Maximum
$787
2014
Minimum
$227
2002
CAGR
+4.7%
20 years
Last
$567
Previous
$581
Highest
$787
Lowest
$227
Unit
Current USD
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Eritrea's GDP per capita was $567 in 2019. This represents a -2.4% change from 2018. Over the past 20 years, the highest recorded value was $787 (2014) and the lowest was $227 (2002). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $567 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | $581 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | $558 | -14.9% |
| 2016 | $655 | +8.7% |
| 2015 | $603 | -23.3% |
| 2014 | $787 | +31.8% |
| 2013 | $597 | -14.0% |
| 2012 | $694 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | $643 | +28.1% |
| 2010 | $501 | +20.7% |
| 2009 | $416 | +38.0% |
| 2008 | $301 | -11.5% |
| 2007 | $340 | +6.0% |
| 2006 | $321 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | $301 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | $316 | +21.9% |
| 2003 | $259 | +13.8% |
| 2002 | $227 | -7.2% |
| 2001 | $245 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | $239 |
Top Countries — GDP per Capita (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | $226,809 | 2026 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | $158,733 | 2026 |
| 3 | Ireland | $140,186 | 2026 |
| 4 | Switzerland | $126,177 | 2026 |
| 5 | Iceland | $110,048 | 2026 |
| 6 | Singapore | $107,758 | 2026 |
| 7 | Norway | $105,877 | 2026 |
| 8 | United States | $94,430 | 2026 |
| 9 | Denmark | $83,445 | 2026 |
| 10 | Netherlands | $79,918 | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP per capita is the gross domestic product divided by the midyear population. It provides a rough measure of average economic output per person and is widely used as an indicator of a country's standard of living.
Methodology
Calculated by dividing nominal GDP (in current USD) by the total midyear population. The IMF uses its own GDP estimates and UN population projections. This measure uses market exchange rates for currency conversion.
Unit
Current USD