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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Zimbabwe’s population is 370% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 13,098,770.
Zimbabwe’s surface area is 221% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 268,994 km².
Zimbabwe’s population density is 47% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of 13.5 /km².
Zimbabwe’s nominal GDP is about 20.1× that of Eritrea, a difference of $39.47 billion.
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.
Asmara
Harare
3,535,603
16,634,373
121,766 km²
390,760 km²
29 /km²
42.6 /km²
$2.07 billion · 2011
$41.54 billion · 2024
$689 · 2011
$2,497 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk
Zimbabwe Dollar · ZWL · $
Eritrean
Zimbabwean
+291
+263
.er
.zw
ER / ERI
ZW / ZWE
Africa/Asmara
Africa/Harare
ኤርትራ
Zimbabwe
| Measure | Eritrea | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 →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.
Full Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare.
Zimbabwe has a recorded population of approximately 16,634,373 people.
Zimbabwe covers an area of about 390,760 km².
Zimbabwe has a population density of roughly 42.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Zimbabwe has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $41.54 billion as of 2024.
Zimbabwe has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,497.
Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL), with the symbol $.
Zimbabwe is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Zimbabwe are referred to as Zimbabwean.
The international dialing code for Zimbabwe is +263.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zimbabwe is .zw.
Zimbabwe uses the Africa/Harare time zone.
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.