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A profile of Eswatini from official statistics: 19 figures in 4 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Eswatini was 1.26 million in 2025, up 1.1% from 2024, and the 59th lowest of 215 countries.

Population1.26 million2025Up 1.1% from 2024The 59th lowest of 215 countries
Population growth rate0.95%2023Down 0.07 percentage points from 2022The 101st lowest of 215 countries
Median age, July 1 estimate22 years2023, estimatedUp 0.23 years from 2022The 57th lowest of 236 countries
Population aged 65 and over4.1%2023Up 0.1 percentage points from 2022
Population density72.3 inhabitants per km²2024Up 1% from 2023
Net migration-8,5492023Unchanged from 2022
1.05M1.1M1.15M1.2M1.25M1.3M20012005200920132017202120252001: 1,051,064 persons2002: 1,059,441 persons2003: 1,066,700 persons2004: 1,073,159 persons2005: 1,079,022 persons2006: 1,084,436 persons2007: 1,090,705 persons2008: 1,098,091 persons2009: 1,105,153 persons2010: 1,111,650 persons2011: 1,117,833 persons2012: 1,123,863 persons2013: 1,129,990 persons2014: 1,136,299 persons2015: 1,142,813 persons2016: 1,149,507 persons2017: 1,158,195 persons2018: 1,168,929 persons2019: 1,179,874 persons2020: 1,192,729 persons2021: 1,206,593 persons2022: 1,218,917 persons2023: 1,230,506 persons2024: 1,242,822 persons2025: 1,256,174 persons
Population, 2001 to 2025. persons. Source: World Bank, Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL).

Sources: World Bank, Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL); World Bank, Population growth, annual % (SP.POP.GROW); United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Prospects 2024, Online Edition. Median age on 1 July, modelled estimates 1950 to 2023; projections excluded; World Bank, Population ages 65 and above, % of total population (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS); World Bank, Population density, people per km² of land area (EN.POP.DNST); World Bank, Net migration (SM.POP.NETM). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Work and income

Unemployment rate in Eswatini was 28.71% in 2025, with no 2024 figure in the same series to compare.

Unemployment rate28.71%2025No 2024 figure to compare
Employment-population ratio, ages 15 and over33.7%2025Up 0.2 percentage points from 2024The 8th lowest of 181 countries
Poverty rate at the national poverty line53.5%2023No 2022 figure to compare
Labor force participation rate, ages 15 and over51.2%2025Down less than 0.1 percentage points from 2024
202530351995200720162021202320251995: 21.65 %2007: 28.24 %2016: 22.72 %2021: 33.76 %2023: 34.27 %2025: 28.71 %
Unemployment rate, 1995 to 2025. %. Source: International Labour Organization, Unemployment rate by sex and age, total, 15 and over, annual (DF_UNE_DEAP_SEX_AGE_RT).

Sources: International Labour Organization, Unemployment rate by sex and age, total, 15 and over, annual (DF_UNE_DEAP_SEX_AGE_RT); World Bank, Employment to population ratio, 15+, total, %, modeled ILO estimate (SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS); World Bank, Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines, % of population (SI.POV.NAHC); World Bank, Labor force participation rate, total, % of total population ages 15+, modeled ILO estimate (SL.TLF.CACT.ZS). Labor market statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (US dollars) in Eswatini was $5.16 billion in 2025, up 6.2% from 2024, and the 38th lowest of 199 countries in 2024.

Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars$5.16 billion2025Up 6.2% from 2024The 38th lowest of 199 countries in 2024
GDP per capita, US dollars$4,1082025Up 5.1% from 2024The 59th lowest of 199 countries in 2024
Real GDP growth4.2%2025Up 1.2 percentage points from 2024The 87th lowest of 199 countries in 2024
GDP per capita, PPP (international dollars)12,529 international $2025Up 6% from 2024
Trade as a share of GDP107.5%2024Up 7.8 percentage points from 2023
1,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,00020012005200920132017202120252001: 1,502.9 USD million2002: 1,393.9 USD million2003: 2,149.6 USD million2004: 2,710.3 USD million2005: 3,097.9 USD million2006: 3,215.3 USD million2007: 3,391.1 USD million2008: 3,235.9 USD million2009: 3,525.2 USD million2010: 4,360.7 USD million2011: 4,722.9 USD million2012: 4,747.8 USD million2013: 4,463.4 USD million2014: 4,285.1 USD million2015: 3,908.2 USD million2016: 3,722.3 USD million2017: 4,462.6 USD million2018: 4,643.8 USD million2019: 4,617 USD million2020: 4,134.7 USD million2021: 4,807.1 USD million2022: 4,746.7 USD million2023: 4,621.2 USD million2024: 4,858.9 USD million2025: 5,160.7 USD million
Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars, 2001 to 2025. USD million. Source: World Bank, GDP, current US$ (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD).

Sources: World Bank, GDP, current US$ (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD); World Bank, GDP per capita, current US$ (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD); World Bank, GDP growth, annual % (NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG); World Bank, GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD); World Bank, Trade, % of GDP (NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS). Economy statistics and rankings

Health

Life expectancy in Eswatini was 64.12 years in 2023, up 1.1 years from 2022, and the 26th lowest of 215 countries.

Life expectancy at birth64.12 years2023Up 1.1 years from 2022The 26th lowest of 215 countries
Infant mortality rate42.2 per 1,000 live births2024Down 2.5 per 1,000 live births from 2023The 24th highest of 195 countries
Adult obesity rate, age-standardized29.6%2024Up 0.6 percentage points from 2023The 68th highest of 199 countries
Tobacco use, age-standardized11.4%2022No 2021 figure to compare
40455055606519992003200720112015201920231999: 48.81 years2000: 47.63 years2001: 46.34 years2002: 45.38 years2003: 44.63 years2004: 43.91 years2005: 43.96 years2006: 44.56 years2007: 45.16 years2008: 45.85 years2009: 46.91 years2010: 48.33 years2011: 49.06 years2012: 50.71 years2013: 52.11 years2014: 53.49 years2015: 54.94 years2016: 56.23 years2017: 57.57 years2018: 58.71 years2019: 59.85 years2020: 59.86 years2021: 58.23 years2022: 63.03 years2023: 64.12 years
Life expectancy at birth, 1999 to 2023. years. Source: World Bank, Life expectancy at birth, total, years (SP.DYN.LE00.IN).

Sources: World Bank, Life expectancy at birth, total, years (SP.DYN.LE00.IN); World Bank, Mortality rate, infant, per 1,000 live births (SP.DYN.IMRT.IN); World Health Organization, Age-standardized prevalence of obesity among adults (18+ years), both sexes (NCD_BMI_30A); World Health Organization, Age-standardized prevalence of tobacco use among persons 15 years and older (%), both sexes (M_Est_tob_curr_std). Health statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  2. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population growth, annual % (SP.POP.GROW). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.GROW. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  3. United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2024). World Population Prospects 2024, Online Edition. Median age on 1 July, modelled estimates 1950 to 2023; projections excluded. Modelled estimate. https://population.un.org/wpp/assets/Excel%20Files/1_Indicator%20(Standard)/CSV_FILES/WPP2024_Demographic_Indicators_Medium.csv.gz. Retrieved 2026-10-10. CC BY 3.0 IGO.
  4. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population ages 65 and above, % of total population (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  5. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population density, people per km² of land area (EN.POP.DNST). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.POP.DNST. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  6. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Net migration (SM.POP.NETM). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  7. International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT. Unemployment rate by sex and age, total, 15 and over, annual (DF_UNE_DEAP_SEX_AGE_RT). https://data.ilo.org/vis?df%5Bds%5D=ds-production&df%5Bid%5D=DF_UNE_DEAP_SEX_AGE_RT&df%5Bag%5D=ILO (Accessed on 2026-10-12). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  8. World Bank, World Development Indicators, modelled estimate. Employment to population ratio, 15+, total, %, modeled ILO estimate (SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  9. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines, % of population (SI.POV.NAHC). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SI.POV.NAHC. Retrieved 2026-10-12. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  10. World Bank, World Development Indicators, modelled estimate. Labor force participation rate, total, % of total population ages 15+, modeled ILO estimate (SL.TLF.CACT.ZS). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  11. World Bank, World Development Indicators. GDP, current US$ (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  12. World Bank, World Development Indicators. GDP per capita, current US$ (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  13. World Bank, World Development Indicators. GDP growth, annual % (NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  14. World Bank, World Development Indicators. GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  15. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Trade, % of GDP (NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  16. World Bank, World Development Indicators. Life expectancy at birth, total, years (SP.DYN.LE00.IN). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  17. World Bank, World Development Indicators, modelled estimate. Mortality rate, infant, per 1,000 live births (SP.DYN.IMRT.IN). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
  18. World Health Organization, data.who.int. Age-standardized prevalence of obesity among adults (18+ years), both sexes (NCD_BMI_30A) [Indicator]. https://data.who.int/indicators/i/C6262EC/BEFA58B (Accessed on 2026-10-12). Licensed under CC BY 4.0. No changes made to source values. WHO does not endorse Invokely or this use of the data.
  19. World Health Organization, data.who.int. Age-standardized prevalence of tobacco use among persons 15 years and older (%), both sexes (M_Est_tob_curr_std) [Indicator]. https://data.who.int/indicators/i/847662C/75DDA77 (Accessed on 2026-10-12). Licensed under CC BY 4.0. No changes made to source values. WHO does not endorse Invokely or this use of the data.

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