MigrantoImmigrants in Eritrea
10.7K foreigners live in Eritrea — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Eritrea by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
95% of immigrants come from Africa
Ask Migo
Tap a question — our AI assistant answers it in chat, with real migration data
Key facts
Immigrants in Eritrea in numbers
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 33% to 18%.
Immigrant population in Eritrea over time
Foreigners living in Eritrea, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10766 |
| 1995 | 11030 |
| 2000 | 11295 |
| 2005 | 14218 |
| 2010 | 13985 |
| 2015 | 13728 |
| 2020 | 11971 |
| 2024 | 10748 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Eritrea, by year
| Year | Somalis | Congolese | Ugandans | South Sudanese | Mozambicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Eritrea?
Around 10.7K immigrants live in Eritrea — the world's #197 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Somalis live in Eritrea?
Around 1.9K Somalis live in Eritrea — about 18% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Eritrea growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Eritrea has fallen from 13.7K to 10.7K, about 22%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Eritrea come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Eritrea. Their children born in Eritrea are not included.
Where to live?
Score countries, regions and cities by what matters to you
Living in Eritrea
See the full country overview