Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 3.06 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Eritrea, 1995–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Eritrea is 3.06 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2008.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 278.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Eritrea peaked at 4.34 units per US$ of GDP in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.4773 units per US$ of GDP, in 1995.
That places Eritrea 67th out of 151 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0.4773 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1996 | 0.5654 units per US$ of GDP | +18.5% |
| 1997 | 0.5561 units per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 0.8097 units per US$ of GDP | +45.6% |
| 1999 | 1.11 units per US$ of GDP | +37.5% |
| 2000 | 1.63 units per US$ of GDP | +46.1% |
| 2001 | 1.97 units per US$ of GDP | +21.0% |
| 2002 | 2.84 units per US$ of GDP | +44.3% |
| 2003 | 3.78 units per US$ of GDP | +33.2% |
| 2004 | 3.38 units per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 2005 | 4.34 units per US$ of GDP | +28.3% |
| 2006 | 3.42 units per US$ of GDP | -21.1% |
| 2007 | 2.89 units per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 3.06 units per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 3.06 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.49 units per US$ of GDP, 17% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 3.06 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.77 units per US$ of GDP, 35% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7044 units per US$ of GDP | 0.4773 units per US$ of GDP | 1.11 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.03 units per US$ of GDP | 1.63 units per US$ of GDP | 4.34 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More financial sector data for Eritrea
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0019 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0014 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0019 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Eritrea?
- Capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Eritrea was 3.06 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.34 units per US$ of GDP in 2005.
- What is the lowest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4773 units per US$ of GDP in 1995.
- How does Eritrea rank for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- Eritrea ranks 67th out of 151 countries with data for 2008.
- Is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 278.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.