Inland waters — Area in Eritrea

Eritrea: Inland waters — Area was 83 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
83 1000 ha
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
123rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
1,660 1000 ha
in 1993
All-time low
82 1000 ha
in 2004
Years of data
32
1993–2024

Inland waters — Area in Eritrea, 1993–2024

05001.0k1.5k1993200820241993: 1.7k 1000 ha1994: 1.7k 1000 ha1995: 1.7k 1000 ha1996: 1.7k 1000 ha1997: 1.7k 1000 ha1998: 1.7k 1000 ha1999: 1.7k 1000 ha2000: 1.7k 1000 ha2001: 1.7k 1000 ha2002: 1.7k 1000 ha2003: 1.7k 1000 ha2004: 82 1000 ha2005: 82 1000 ha2006: 82 1000 ha2007: 82 1000 ha2008: 82 1000 ha2009: 82 1000 ha2010: 82 1000 ha2011: 82 1000 ha2012: 82 1000 ha2013: 82 1000 ha2014: 82 1000 ha2015: 82 1000 ha2016: 82 1000 ha2017: 82 1000 ha2018: 82 1000 ha2019: 82 1000 ha2020: 83 1000 ha2021: 83 1000 ha2022: 83 1000 ha2023: 83 1000 ha2024: 83 1000 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

Eritrea recorded 83 1000 ha for inland waters — area in 2024.

The figure is up 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in Eritrea peaked at 1,660 1000 ha in 1993 and was at its lowest, 82 1000 ha, in 2004.

That places Eritrea 123rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,660 1000 ha 1,660 1000 ha 1,660 1000 ha 7
2000s 713.2 1000 ha 82 1000 ha 1,660 1000 ha 10
2010s 82 1000 ha 82 1000 ha 82 1000 ha 10
2020s 83 1000 ha 83 1000 ha 83 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 120 Republic of Moldova 94.3 1000 ha compare
  2. 121 Iraq 92 1000 ha compare
  3. 122 Serbia 90.13 1000 ha compare
  4. 124 French Guiana 79.05 1000 ha compare
  5. 125 Dominican Republic 67.18 1000 ha compare
  6. 126 Afghanistan 64 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 209 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in Eritrea?
Inland waters — area in Eritrea was 83 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 1,660 1000 ha in 1993.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 82 1000 ha in 2004.
How does Eritrea rank for inland waters — area?
Eritrea ranks 123rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Inland waters — Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
209 places, 12,035 data points, 1961–2024
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