Eritrea

Map of Eritrea


Population:4.4 million

Urban Population:19%

Major Ethnic and Linguistic Groups:Tigrinya - 50%
Tigre, Kunama - 40%
Afar - 4%
Saho - 3%

Religions:Muslim, Coptic Christian, Roman Catholic, Protestant -

Population Growth Rate:1.3%

Life Expectancy:53.2 years

Infant Mortality:76 per 1,000 live births

Under Five Mortality:111 per 1,000 live births

Maternal Mortality Rate:1,000 per 100,000 live births

GNP Per Capita:$190

Percentage of Literate Adult Males:70%

Percentage of Literate Adult Females:48%

Percentage Population With Access
To Safe Drinking Water
:
46%

Country Description:

No description available


Project Information

Project NameProject CountryProject Type
Capacity Building to Improve Humanitarian Information Systems in EritreaEritreaEmergency Relief
Food Security DebubEritreaDevelopment


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