Eritrea
Horn of Africa · Africa
Population
3.53M
GDP (Nominal)
$2.30B
Capital City
Asmara
Currency
ERN (Eritrean Nakfa)
Avg Salary
$250/mo
Region
Horn of Africa
Livability Index 2026
45/100
Cost of Living
3/100
Avg Salary
73.5/100
Safety
55.6/100
Healthcare
25/100
Education
30/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Eritrea is a highly secretive and heavily militarized state on the Horn of Africa. While the capital, Asmara, is famed for its stunning Italian modernist architecture and high safety, the country is plagued by extreme political repression and mandatory, indefinite national service.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$250
Monthly Groceries$150
Monthly Transport$20
Utilities & Internet$80
Estimated Total Monthly
$500 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Stable regional presence
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • High income tax burden (38%)
- • Strict and difficult immigration policies
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$651
Inflation Rate
7.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Employment Visa (Requires strict government/corporate sponsorship)
Business Visa
Tourist Visa (Highly restricted and monitored)
Visa Difficulty
9/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency is practically impossible for foreign nationals
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$250
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Mining (Gold, Copper, Zinc)
Agriculture
Cement Production
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
66.7 Yrs
Literacy Rate
76%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Eritrea Institute of Technology (EIT)#
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