Rank #63 by World Population
🇸🇿Eswatini
Eswatini has a population of 1,230,506, ranking #63 in the world. The capital is Mbabane. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
1,230,506
Population
#63
World Rank
64.1
Life Expectancy
$3,756
GDP Per Capita
Eswatini, #63 by world population
Eswatini Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Eswatini had a population of 345,337 in 1960 and 1,242,822 in 2024, a 3.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,242,822 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.03%.
1,242,822
Population (2024)
345,337
Population (1960)
1,242,822
Peak (2024)
2.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 345,337 |
| 1961 | 353,264 |
| 1962 | 361,365 |
| 1963 | 369,759 |
| 1964 | 378,656 |
| 1965 | 388,336 |
| 1966 | 398,766 |
| 1967 | 409,031 |
| 1968 | 419,147 |
| 1969 | 429,875 |
| 1970 | 441,216 |
| 1971 | 453,183 |
| 1972 | 465,788 |
| 1973 | 479,038 |
| 1974 | 492,988 |
| 1975 | 507,673 |
| 1976 | 523,330 |
| 1977 | 540,348 |
| 1978 | 558,446 |
| 1979 | 577,199 |
| 1980 | 596,644 |
| 1981 | 616,808 |
| 1982 | 637,652 |
| 1983 | 658,957 |
| 1984 | 680,783 |
| 1985 | 706,196 |
| 1986 | 734,732 |
| 1987 | 763,811 |
| 1988 | 799,798 |
| 1989 | 837,800 |
| 1990 | 872,428 |
| 1991 | 908,189 |
| 1992 | 943,416 |
| 1993 | 971,318 |
| 1994 | 971,212 |
| 1995 | 970,433 |
| 1996 | 989,841 |
| 1997 | 1,006,635 |
| 1998 | 1,019,653 |
| 1999 | 1,030,782 |
| 2000 | 1,041,414 |
| 2001 | 1,051,064 |
| 2002 | 1,059,441 |
| 2003 | 1,066,700 |
| 2004 | 1,073,159 |
| 2005 | 1,079,022 |
| 2006 | 1,084,436 |
| 2007 | 1,090,705 |
| 2008 | 1,098,091 |
| 2009 | 1,105,153 |
| 2010 | 1,111,650 |
| 2011 | 1,117,833 |
| 2012 | 1,123,863 |
| 2013 | 1,129,990 |
| 2014 | 1,136,299 |
| 2015 | 1,142,813 |
| 2016 | 1,149,507 |
| 2017 | 1,158,195 |
| 2018 | 1,168,929 |
| 2019 | 1,179,874 |
| 2020 | 1,192,729 |
| 2021 | 1,206,593 |
| 2022 | 1,218,917 |
| 2023 | 1,230,506 |
| 2024 | 1,242,822 |
Demographics
| Population | 1,230,506 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.95% |
| Urban Population | 25.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.75 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 64.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 44.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$3,756
GDP Per Capita
34.6%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
99.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
345,299.988
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
7.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.56
Physicians per 1,000
5.0%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
44.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
86.4%
Electricity Access
57.3%
Internet Users
119
Mobile Subs per 100
71.5
People per km2
-8,549
Net Migration
Environment
29.1%
Forest Area
Eswatini Climate
Eswatini has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F) and receives about 855 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.1°C
Avg Temp
855
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 78° | 147 mm |
| February | 26° / 78° | 145 mm |
| March | 25° / 76° | 93 mm |
| April | 22° / 72° | 47 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 19 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 10 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 10 mm |
| August | 20° / 67° | 20 mm |
| September | 21° / 71° | 38 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 84 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 111 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 131 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Eswatini
The most comfortable months to visit Eswatini are typically May, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 10°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Eswatini in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini has a population of 1,230,506, ranking #63 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.95%.
Life expectancy in Eswatini is 64.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 44.7 per 1,000 live births.
Eswatini's GDP per capita is $3,756. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
25.8% of Eswatini's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 71.5 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Eswatini is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Eswatini are typically May, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Eswatini has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C and about 855 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 1,230,506 residents, Eswatini is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . The population is growing slowly, about 0.9% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $3,756, placing Eswatini among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 64.1 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 2.8 births per woman, and 25.8% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.