Kingdom of Eswatini
Capital: Mbabane (administrative) and Lobamba (legislative and royal)
Population: 1,230,506
Currency: Swazi lilangeni (SZL)
Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa to the west and Mozambique to the east. It is one of the few remaining absolute monarchies in the world, with King Mswati III serving as the head of state and government. The country is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional ceremonies, including the Reed Dance and the Incwala ceremony. Eswatini has a small, developing economy, with key industries including sugar, forestry, mining, and textiles. Despite its size, Eswatini is a key player in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Commonwealth of Nations. The capital city is Mbabane, while Lobamba serves as the royal and legislative capital.
Growth Rate
0.943
%
Fertility Rate
2.753
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
7.7
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
64.1
years
Total Population in Eswatini
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Eswatini.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-6.948
(+0.066)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.