Eritrea (ERI)
Region: AfricaDigital Identity Capabilities
Digital Data
Records are stored in a digital format
Digital Verification
Identities can be verified using digital means
Online Digital Identity
Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services
Digital Wallet
No digital wallet found for this country.
Foundational System
National ID Card
Online Digital Identity System
No online digital identity system information available.
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 1.77 | annual % | 2023 |
| Population, total | 3,470,390 | 2023 | |
| Urban population growth | 3.27 | annual % | 2023 |
Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
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Technology Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the Internet | 20 | % of population | 2023 |
| Secure Internet servers | 1 | 2023 | |
| Secure Internet servers | 0.29 | per 1 million people | 2023 |
Other Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration | -15,284 | 2023 |
Digital Identity Score Analysis
Eritrea has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 23.33/100, placing it in the Low category.
Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✗ Digital Verification: No. The country lacks digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✗ Online Digital Identity: No. The country lacks online authentication capabilities.
Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 20% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
Conclusion: Eritrea has a limited digital identity ecosystem with minimal implementation across key dimensions. The country faces challenges in digitizing identity records and implementing verification capabilities. The supporting technology infrastructure requires significant development to support a more robust digital identity system.
GovTech Maturity Analysis 2022
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