Share of imports by region of origin in Eritrea
Eritrea: Share of imports by region of origin was 33.75 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
33.75 million current US$
Change on year
up 16.8%
World rank
186th
of 210 countries
All-time high
72.50 million current US$
in 2003
All-time low
2.89 million current US$
in 2016
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Eritrea, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded 33.75 million current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2024.
The figure is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 534.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Eritrea peaked at 72.50 million current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.89 million current US$, in 2016.
That places Eritrea 186th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.44 million current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 17.52 million current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2002 | 23.17 million current US$ | +32.3% |
| 2003 | 72.50 million current US$ | +212.9% |
| 2004 | 43.31 million current US$ | -40.3% |
| 2005 | 26.16 million current US$ | -39.6% |
| 2006 | 8.02 million current US$ | -69.4% |
| 2007 | 5.81 million current US$ | -27.5% |
| 2008 | 13.05 million current US$ | +124.7% |
| 2009 | 8.08 million current US$ | -38.1% |
| 2010 | 4.62 million current US$ | -42.8% |
| 2011 | 8.94 million current US$ | +93.4% |
| 2012 | 7.90 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 12.18 million current US$ | +54.2% |
| 2014 | 5.32 million current US$ | -56.3% |
| 2015 | 3.53 million current US$ | -33.7% |
| 2016 | 2.89 million current US$ | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 4.32 million current US$ | +49.7% |
| 2018 | 7.34 million current US$ | +70.0% |
| 2019 | 11.86 million current US$ | +61.6% |
| 2020 | 15.49 million current US$ | +30.5% |
| 2021 | 22.92 million current US$ | +48.0% |
| 2022 | 28.45 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2023 | 28.91 million current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 33.75 million current US$ | +16.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.11 million current US$ | 5.81 million current US$ | 72.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.89 million current US$ | 2.89 million current US$ | 12.18 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.90 million current US$ | 15.49 million current US$ | 33.75 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 183 Niger 39.99 million current US$ compare
- 184 New Caledonia 39.79 million current US$ compare
- 185 Eswatini 38.84 million current US$ compare
- 187 Montserrat 29.15 million current US$ compare
- 188 Tonga 28.39 million current US$ compare
- 189 Afghanistan 28.39 million current US$ 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 35.5 % change on previous year (2009)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9721 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 625.02 current US$ per person (2009)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 35.5 % change on previous year (2009)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 14.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 9,610 current LCU per person (2009)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 3.29 % change on previous year (2009)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 3.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Eritrea?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Eritrea was 33.75 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 72.50 million current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.89 million current US$ in 2016.
- How does Eritrea rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Eritrea ranks 186th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 534.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.