Border history · 1886–2023
Eritrea borders over time
CShapes records 4 changes to the borders of Eritrea between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since May 24, 1993. Its territory covers 120,897 km², more than the 19,030 km² it covered in 1886. The largest single change came on May 2, 1889, when it gained about 101,867 km².
- Border changes
- 4
- Area today
- 120,897 km²
- Largest change
- +101,867 km² (1889)
- Status
- Independent since 1993
Timeline of Eritrea's borders
Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.
January 1, 1886 – May 1, 1889
19,030 km²First recorded versionRuled by ItalyWorld map in 1886
May 2, 1889 – January 23, 1900
120,897 km²+101,867 km²Ruled by ItalyWorld map in 1889
January 24, 1900 – May 18, 1941
120,897 km²±0 km²Ruled by ItalyWorld map in 1900
May 19, 1941 – September 14, 1952
120,897 km²±0 km²Ruled by United KingdomWorld map in 1941
May 24, 1993 – present
120,897 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1993
What changed
Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.
- Eritrea gains about 101,867 km² of territory.
- Eritrea passes from Italy to United Kingdom.
- Eritrea ceases to exist as a separate entity; its capital passes to Ethiopia.
- Eritrea regains its independence.