General government final consumption … US rate annual growth in Eritrea
Eritrea: General government final consumption … US rate annual growth was 8.72 % change on previous year in 2011. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Eritrea, 1993–2011
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2011, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Eritrea stood at 8.72 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 75.4% on the previous year and up 151.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Eritrea peaked at 89.93 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -23.53 % change on previous year, in 1997.
That places Eritrea 95th out of 185 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption … US rate annual growth in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 40.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 9.99 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 1995 | 58.23 % change on previous year | +482.9% |
| 1996 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1997 | -23.53 % change on previous year | -503.5% |
| 1998 | 89.93 % change on previous year | -482.2% |
| 1999 | 9.71 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 2000 | -9.57 % change on previous year | -198.6% |
| 2001 | -17.1 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 2002 | -9.87 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2003 | 40.22 % change on previous year | -507.6% |
| 2004 | 0.1208 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 2005 | -4.68 % change on previous year | -3975.9% |
| 2006 | -18.88 % change on previous year | +303.3% |
| 2007 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 2008 | 7.69 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2010 | 35.39 % change on previous year | +1243.3% |
| 2011 | 8.72 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 8.72 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.36 % change on previous year, 84% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 8.72 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.67 % change on previous year, 82% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption … US rate annual growth in Eritrea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -3975.9% | 0.1208 % change on previous year | -4.68 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +1243.3% | 2.63 % change on previous year | 35.39 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.23 % change on previous year | -23.53 % change on previous year | 89.93 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -0.1825 % change on previous year | -18.88 % change on previous year | 40.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.05 % change on previous year | 8.72 % change on previous year | 35.39 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 92 Bhutan 9.09 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Guinea-Bissau 8.88 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Switzerland 8.74 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Mauritania 8.52 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Norway 8.43 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Chad 8.38 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Eritrea
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.25 Percent per annum (2019)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.84 Percent per annum (2019)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 6.53 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -2.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 4.77 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0118 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Eritrea?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Eritrea was 8.72 % change on previous year in 2011, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 89.93 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.53 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Eritrea rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$)?
- Eritrea ranks 95th out of 185 countries with data for 2011.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.