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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Eritrea’s population is about 29.1× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 3,414,249.
Eritrea’s surface area is about 265× that of the Seychelles, a difference of 121,306 km².
The Seychelles’ population density is 809% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of 235 /km².
The Seychelles’ nominal GDP is 5.0% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of $102.2 million.
The Seychelles’ GDP per capita is about 25.9× that of Eritrea, a difference of $17,170.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Asmara
Victoria
3,535,603
121,354
121,766 km²
460 km²
29 /km²
264 /km²
$2.07 billion · 2011
$2.17 billion · 2024
$689 · 2011
$17,859 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk
Seychellois rupee · SCR · SRe
Eritrean
Seychellois
+291
+248
.er
.sc
ER / ERI
SC / SYC
Africa/Asmara
Indian/Mahe
ኤርትራ
Seychelles
| Measure | Eritrea | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Asmara | Victoria |
| Population | 3,535,603 | 121,354 |
| Surface area | 121,766 km² | 460 km² |
| Population density | 29 /km² | 264 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.07 billion · 2011 | $2.17 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $689 · 2011 | $17,859 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk | Seychellois rupee · SCR · SRe |
| Nationality | Eritrean | Seychellois |
| Phone code | +291 | +248 |
| Internet domain | .er | .sc |
| ISO codes | ER / ERI | SC / SYC |
| Time zone | Africa/Asmara | Indian/Mahe |
| Native name | ኤርትራ | Seychelles |
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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.
Full Eritrea profile →Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Located off the coast of East Africa, it is known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and unique granite and coral islands.
Full Seychelles profile →The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
Eritrea has a recorded population of approximately 3,535,603 people.
Eritrea covers an area of about 121,766 km².
Eritrea has a population density of roughly 29 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Eritrea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.07 billion as of 2011.
Eritrea has a GDP per capita of approximately $689.
Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa (ERN), with the symbol Nfk.
Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Eritrea is ኤርትራ.
People from Eritrea are referred to as Eritrean.
The international dialing code for Eritrea is +291.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eritrea is .er.
Eritrea uses the Africa/Asmara time zone.
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.
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
Seychelles has a recorded population of approximately 121,354 people.
Seychelles covers an area of about 460 km².
Seychelles has a population density of roughly 264 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Seychelles has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.17 billion as of 2024.
Seychelles has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,859.
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR), with the symbol SRe.
Seychelles is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Seychelles are referred to as Seychellois.
The international dialing code for Seychelles is +248.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Seychelles is .sc.
Seychelles uses the Indian/Mahe time zone.
Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Located off the coast of East Africa, it is known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and unique granite and coral islands.