Population
Somalia is higher
Somalia records 19,009,151, about 5.38× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Somalia is higher
Somalia records 637,660 km², about 5.24× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Somalia is higher
Somalia records $11.97 billion, about 5.80× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇪🇷 Eritrea3,535,603
🇸🇴 Somalia19,009,151
Somalia’s population is 438% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 15,473,548.
Surface area
🇪🇷 Eritrea121,766 km²
🇸🇴 Somalia637,660 km²
Somalia’s surface area is 424% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 515,894 km².
Population density
🇪🇷 Eritrea29 /km²
🇸🇴 Somalia29.8 /km²
Somalia’s population density is 2.7% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of 0.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇪🇷 Eritrea$2.07 billion · 2011
🇸🇴 Somalia$11.97 billion · 2024
Somalia’s nominal GDP is 480% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of $9.90 billion.
GDP per capita
🇪🇷 Eritrea$689 · 2011
🇸🇴 Somalia$630 · 2024
Eritrea’s GDP per capita is 9.4% higher than that of Somalia, a difference of $59.
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
Mogadishu
Population
3,535,603
19,009,151
Surface area
121,766 km²
637,660 km²
Population density
29 /km²
29.8 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.07 billion · 2011
$11.97 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$689 · 2011
$630 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk
Somali shilling · SOS · Sh.so.
Nationality
Eritrean
Somali, Somalian
Phone code
+291
+252
Internet domain
.er
.so
ISO codes
ER / ERI
SO / SOM
Time zone
Africa/Asmara
Africa/Mogadishu
Native name
ኤርትራ
Soomaaliya
| Measure | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Asmara | Mogadishu |
| Population | 3,535,603 | 19,009,151 |
| Surface area | 121,766 km² | 637,660 km² |
| Population density | 29 /km² | 29.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.07 billion · 2011 | $11.97 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $689 · 2011 | $630 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk | Somali shilling · SOS · Sh.so. |
| Nationality | Eritrean | Somali, Somalian |
| Phone code | +291 | +252 |
| Internet domain | .er | .so |
| ISO codes | ER / ERI | SO / SOM |
| Time zone | Africa/Asmara | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Native name | ኤርትራ | Soomaaliya |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Eritrea profile →About Somalia
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the most easterly of the African countries and its landmass lies along the southern boundary of the Guardafui Channel and the Gulf of Aden.
Full Somalia profile →Eritrea & Somalia: 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 Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
What is the population of Somalia?
Somalia has a recorded population of approximately 19,009,151 people.
How big is Somalia?
Somalia covers an area of about 637,660 km².
What is the population density of Somalia?
Somalia has a population density of roughly 29.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Somalia?
Somalia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $11.97 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Somalia?
Somalia has a GDP per capita of approximately $630.
What currency is used in Somalia?
Somalia uses the Somali shilling (SOS), with the symbol Sh.so..
Where is Somalia located?
Somalia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Somalia?
The native name of Somalia is Soomaaliya.
What are people from Somalia called?
People from Somalia are referred to as Somali, Somalian.
What is the phone calling code for Somalia?
The international dialing code for Somalia is +252.
What is the internet domain for Somalia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Somalia is .so.
What time zone is Somalia in?
Somalia uses the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
What is Somalia known for?
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the most easterly of the African countries and its landmass lies along the southern boundary of the Guardafui Channel and the Gulf of Aden.