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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Tanzania’s population is about 19.4× that of Eritrea, a difference of 65,024,554.
Tanzania’s surface area is 678% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 825,534 km².
Tanzania’s population density is 149% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of 43.3 /km².
Tanzania’s nominal GDP is about 38.2× that of Eritrea, a difference of $76.78 billion.
Tanzania’s GDP per capita is 72% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of $498.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Asmara
Dodoma
3,535,603
68,560,157
121,766 km²
947,300 km²
29 /km²
72.4 /km²
$2.07 billion · 2011
$78.84 billion · 2024
$689 · 2011
$1,187 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk
Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh
Eritrean
Tanzanian
+291
+255
.er
.tz
ER / ERI
TZ / TZA
Africa/Asmara
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
ኤርትራ
Tanzania
| Measure | Eritrea | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Asmara | Dodoma |
| Population | 3,535,603 | 68,560,157 |
| Surface area | 121,766 km² | 947,300 km² |
| Population density | 29 /km² | 72.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.07 billion · 2011 | $78.84 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $689 · 2011 | $1,187 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk | Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh |
| Nationality | Eritrean | Tanzanian |
| Phone code | +291 | +255 |
| Internet domain | .er | .tz |
| ISO codes | ER / ERI | TZ / TZA |
| Time zone | Africa/Asmara | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Native name | ኤርትራ | Tanzania |
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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 →Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.
Full Tanzania 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 Tanzania is Dodoma.
Tanzania has a recorded population of approximately 68,560,157 people.
Tanzania covers an area of about 947,300 km².
Tanzania has a population density of roughly 72.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Tanzania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $78.84 billion as of 2024.
Tanzania has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), with the symbol TSh.
Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Tanzania are referred to as Tanzanian.
The international dialing code for Tanzania is +255.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tanzania is .tz.
Tanzania uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.