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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

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records 16,634,373, about 4.70× the other value.

Surface area

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records 390,760 km², about 3.21× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records $41.54 billion, about 20.1× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇪🇷 Eritrea3,535,603
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe16,634,373

Zimbabwe’s population is 370% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 13,098,770.

Surface area

🇪🇷 Eritrea121,766 km²
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe390,760 km²

Zimbabwe’s surface area is 221% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 268,994 km².

Population density

🇪🇷 Eritrea29 /km²
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe42.6 /km²

Zimbabwe’s population density is 47% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of 13.5 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇪🇷 Eritrea$2.07 billion · 2011
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$41.54 billion · 2024

Zimbabwe’s nominal GDP is about 20.1× that of Eritrea, a difference of $39.47 billion.

GDP per capita

🇪🇷 Eritrea$689 · 2011
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$2,497 · 2024

Zimbabwe’s GDP per capita is 263% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of $1,809.

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

Harare

Population

3,535,603

16,634,373

Surface area

121,766 km²

390,760 km²

Population density

29 /km²

42.6 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.07 billion · 2011

$41.54 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$689 · 2011

$2,497 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Currency

Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk

Zimbabwe Dollar · ZWL · $

Nationality

Eritrean

Zimbabwean

Phone code

+291

+263

Internet domain

.er

.zw

ISO codes

ER / ERI

ZW / ZWE

Time zone

Africa/Asmara

Africa/Harare

Native name

ኤርትራ

Zimbabwe

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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 Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.

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Eritrea & Zimbabwe: 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 Zimbabwe?

The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.

What is the population of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a recorded population of approximately 16,634,373 people.

How big is Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe covers an area of about 390,760 km².

What is the population density of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a population density of roughly 42.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $41.54 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,497.

What currency is used in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL), with the symbol $.

Where is Zimbabwe located?

Zimbabwe is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Zimbabwe called?

People from Zimbabwe are referred to as Zimbabwean.

What is the phone calling code for Zimbabwe?

The international dialing code for Zimbabwe is +263.

What is the internet domain for Zimbabwe?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zimbabwe is .zw.

What time zone is Zimbabwe in?

Zimbabwe uses the Africa/Harare time zone.

What is Zimbabwe known for?

Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.