Eritrea competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.

A team of 9 athletes was announced to represent the country in the event.

The team will be led by Zersenay Tadese, a 2009 World Championships 10,000m silver medallist, and Olympic bronze medalist.

[1] The following athletes appeared on the preliminary Entry List,[1] but not on the Official Start List of the specific event:[2]