Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Eritrea  | Somalia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | State of Eritrea | Federal Republic of Somalia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Asmara | Mogadishu |
Latitude  | 15° 0′ 0″ N | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 39° 0′ 0″ E | 49° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Eritrea is 117,600 sq km, and the total area of Somalia is 637,657 sq km. Eritrea is smaller than Somalia by 520,057 sq km. Eritrea is around 5.42 times smaller than Somalia.
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 117,600 Sq km | 637,657 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 520,057 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 45,400 Sq Mile | 246,201 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 200,801 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Asmara | Mogadishu |
Demonyms  | Eritrean | Somali |
Official Languages  | Tigrinya, Arabic, English | Somali, Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary one-party presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63 % | 100 % |
The people of Eritrea are called Eritrean, and the people of Somalia are called Somali.
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nakfa | Somali shilling |
Currency Symbol  | ERN | SOS |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +291 | +252 |
Internet TLD  | .er | .so |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ER | SO |
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Ertra, Ertra, Ertra | Soomaaliyeey toosoo |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Eritrea, Eritrea, Eritrea | Every Nation Has Its Own Flag |
National Animal  | Arabian Camel | Leopard |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Gerbera Daisy | King Protea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, blue, red and yellow | Blue and white |
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 12th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 08:56 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Eritrea is [08:56 AM], [Saturday, 12th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Eritrea as of 2023 is estimated to be around 3,748,901, and the total population of Somalia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 18,143,378.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Eritrea had 14,394,477 less people than Somalia.
The annual Population Growth in Eritrea is 1.30% and the annual population growth in Somalia is 3.51%.
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 26.4 % | 31.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.7 % | 65.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.84 % | 2.49 % |
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Asmara | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 08:56 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 19.59 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.35 km/hr, 149 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 46 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.79 (Births Per Woman) | 6.2 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 244.29 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 372.86 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 180.81 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 288.42 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 28 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (93.7 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (141 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 18.9 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 27 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.7 (people per 100K population) | 20.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 10.91 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.89 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Eritrea, is [ Lower respiratory infections ]. Around 93.7 people per 100,000 people in Eritrea, are dying of Lower respiratory infections.
Similarly, around 141 people per 100,000 people in Somalia, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
Indicators | Eritrea | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 23.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 4.83% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.23 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Eritrea, are 3.02 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Somalia.
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