Eritrea: GDP per capita, current dollars

The latest value from 2011 is 643.79 U.S. dollars, an increase from 504.97 U.S. dollars in 2010. In comparison, the world average is 17098.38 U.S. dollars, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Eritrea from 1992 to 2011 is 365.86 U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 236.13 U.S. dollars, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 643.79 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.