GNI in Eritrea
Eritrea: GNI was 31.39 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GNI in Eritrea, 1992–2011
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni in Eritrea is 31.39 billion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 30.0% on the previous year and up 270.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni in Eritrea peaked at 31.39 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.19 billion current LCU, in 1992.
That places Eritrea 167th out of 210 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.19 billion current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 2.45 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 3.28 billion current LCU | +33.9% |
| 1995 | 3.75 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 4.36 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 4.92 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1998 | 5.52 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 5.67 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 6.80 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 2001 | 8.48 billion current LCU | +24.7% |
| 2002 | 10.09 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 2003 | 11.94 billion current LCU | +18.3% |
| 2004 | 15.08 billion current LCU | +26.3% |
| 2005 | 16.74 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 18.49 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 20.15 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 21.04 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 28.30 billion current LCU | +34.5% |
| 2010 | 24.14 billion current LCU | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 31.39 billion current LCU | +30.0% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 31.39 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.74 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 31.39 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.00 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.02 billion current LCU | 2.19 billion current LCU | 5.67 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 15.71 billion current LCU | 6.80 billion current LCU | 28.30 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.76 billion current LCU | 24.14 billion current LCU | 31.39 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 164 Seychelles 34.25 billion current LCU compare
- 165 El Salvador 34.21 billion current LCU compare
- 166 Cyprus 32.42 billion current LCU compare
- 168 Faroe Islands 28.42 billion current LCU compare
- 169 Sao Tome and Principe 23.04 billion current LCU compare
- 170 Malta 22.09 billion current LCU 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -27.95 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 106.46 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0189 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -7.91 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.58 % change on previous year (2019)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0558 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 59.16 includes gold, current US$ per person (2019)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 17.58 % change on previous year (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni in Eritrea?
- Gni in Eritrea was 31.39 billion current LCU in 2011, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 31.39 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest gni recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.19 billion current LCU in 1992.
- How does Eritrea rank for gni?
- Eritrea ranks 167th out of 210 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gni rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.