Moving to Ireland from Eritrea

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Eritrea to Ireland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Eritrea to Ireland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Eritrea to Ireland, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
41 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Eritrea live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Eritrea and Ireland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
IE
40.6

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
IE
6.0t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
IE
$115,600

Ireland performs significantly better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
IE
3.5

Ireland performs significantly better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Dublin
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Asmara Dublin
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Ireland passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Eritrea and Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Eritrea?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Eritrea?

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER IE
Population 6,209,262 5,275,004
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112