Eritrea vs Uruguay: What the Numbers Mean

Eritrea has a population of 3,607,003 and is growing at 1.48% per year.Uruguay has a population of 3,400,000 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 207,003 people, with Eritrea in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Eritrea has a density of 31 people per km² across 117,600 km², while Uruguay has a density of 19 people per km² across 181,034 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.