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EritreavsMauritius

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Eritrea is higher

Eritrea records 3,535,603, about 2.84× the other value.

Surface area

Eritrea is higher

Eritrea records 121,766 km², about 60.6× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Mauritius is higher

Mauritius records $14.94 billion, about 7.23× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇪🇷 Eritrea3,535,603
🇲🇺 Mauritius1,245,779

Eritrea’s population is 184% larger than that of Mauritius, a difference of 2,289,824.

Surface area

🇪🇷 Eritrea121,766 km²
🇲🇺 Mauritius2,010 km²

Eritrea’s surface area is about 60.6× that of Mauritius, a difference of 119,756 km².

Population density

🇪🇷 Eritrea29 /km²
🇲🇺 Mauritius620 /km²

Mauritius’ population density is about 21.3× that of Eritrea, a difference of 591 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇪🇷 Eritrea$2.07 billion · 2011
🇲🇺 Mauritius$14.94 billion · 2024

Mauritius’ nominal GDP is 623% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of $12.87 billion.

GDP per capita

🇪🇷 Eritrea$689 · 2011
🇲🇺 Mauritius$11,991 · 2024

Mauritius’ GDP per capita is about 17.4× that of Eritrea, a difference of $11,302.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Asmara

Port Louis

Population

3,535,603

1,245,779

Surface area

121,766 km²

2,010 km²

Population density

29 /km²

620 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.07 billion · 2011

$14.94 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$689 · 2011

$11,991 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Currency

Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk

Mauritian rupee · MUR · ₨

Nationality

Eritrean

Mauritian

Phone code

+291

+230

Internet domain

.er

.mu

ISO codes

ER / ERI

MU / MUS

Time zone

Africa/Asmara

Indian/Mauritius

Native name

ኤርትራ

Maurice

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About Eritrea

Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.

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About Mauritius

Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its multicultural society and beautiful beaches.

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Eritrea & Mauritius: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Eritrea?

The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.

What is the population of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a recorded population of approximately 3,535,603 people.

How big is Eritrea?

Eritrea covers an area of about 121,766 km².

What is the population density of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a population density of roughly 29 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.07 billion as of 2011.

What is the GDP per capita of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a GDP per capita of approximately $689.

What currency is used in Eritrea?

Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa (ERN), with the symbol Nfk.

Where is Eritrea located?

Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Eritrea?

The native name of Eritrea is ኤርትራ.

What are people from Eritrea called?

People from Eritrea are referred to as Eritrean.

What is the phone calling code for Eritrea?

The international dialing code for Eritrea is +291.

What is the internet domain for Eritrea?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eritrea is .er.

What time zone is Eritrea in?

Eritrea uses the Africa/Asmara time zone.

What is Eritrea known for?

Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.

What is the capital of Mauritius?

The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.

What is the population of Mauritius?

Mauritius has a recorded population of approximately 1,245,779 people.

How big is Mauritius?

Mauritius covers an area of about 2,010 km².

What is the population density of Mauritius?

Mauritius has a population density of roughly 620 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Mauritius?

Mauritius has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $14.94 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Mauritius?

Mauritius has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,991.

What currency is used in Mauritius?

Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR), with the symbol ₨.

Where is Mauritius located?

Mauritius is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Mauritius?

The native name of Mauritius is Maurice.

What are people from Mauritius called?

People from Mauritius are referred to as Mauritian.

What is the phone calling code for Mauritius?

The international dialing code for Mauritius is +230.

What is the internet domain for Mauritius?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mauritius is .mu.

What time zone is Mauritius in?

Mauritius uses the Indian/Mauritius time zone.

What is Mauritius known for?

Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its multicultural society and beautiful beaches.