MigrantoImmigrants in Eritrea
10.7K foreign-born residents — the #197 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 41% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 1937 |
| DR Congo | 1324 |
| Uganda | 1195 |
| South Sudan | 1167 |
| Mozambique | 867 |
| Burundi | 820 |
| Malawi | 604 |
| Tanzania | 412 |
| Rwanda | 365 |
| France | 341 |
| Kenya | 274 |
| Angola | 270 |
| Zimbabwe | 253 |
| Zambia | 188 |
| Sudan | 163 |
| Comoros | 149 |
| China | 105 |
| South Africa | 95 |
| India | 92 |
| Ethiopia | 84 |
| United Kingdom | 43 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Eritrea.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 33% to 18%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10766 |
| 1995 | 11030 |
| 2000 | 11295 |
| 2005 | 14218 |
| 2010 | 13985 |
| 2015 | 13728 |
| 2020 | 11971 |
| 2024 | 10748 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Somalia | DR Congo | Uganda | South Sudan | Mozambique |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1438 | 407 | 175 | 933 | 3537 |
| 1995 | 1607 | 816 | 682 | 1109 | 2218 |
| 2000 | 1775 | 1224 | 1190 | 1284 | 896 |
| 2005 | 3657 | 1273 | 1187 | 1214 | 876 |
| 2010 | 4691 | 1392 | 1257 | 1229 | 913 |
| 2015 | 2485 | 1685 | 1521 | 1487 | 1105 |
| 2020 | 2156 | 1474 | 1331 | 1300 | 966 |
| 2024 | 1937 | 1324 | 1195 | 1167 | 867 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Eritrea?
Around 10.7K foreign-born residents live in Eritrea, making it the #197-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Eritrea come from?
Most immigrants in Eritrea come from Somalia, DR Congo and Uganda — these three countries account for about 41% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Eritrea are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Eritrea — that's 10.7K out of a total population of 3.5M.
How has immigration to Eritrea changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Eritrea has fallen from 13.7K to 10.7K people, a decline of about 22%.
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