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
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Eswatini in global context
Eswatini is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.