Mbabane (administrative capital); Lobamba (royal and legislative capital)
Population
1,138,089
Sub-Zones
4
General Information
Basic details about Eswatini
Population:
1,138,089
Area:
17,364 sq km
Currency:
emalangeni per US dollar -
Languages:
English, used for government business), siSwati
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Eswatini
GDP:
$12.468 billion
GDP per Capita:
$10,100
GDP Growth:
5.01%
Inflation:
2.6%
Unemployment:
37.64%
Public Debt:
36.25% of GDP
Credit Rating:
B3 (2020)
Political System
Governance structure of Eswatini
Government Type:
absolute monarchy
Head of State:
King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Russell DLAMINI (since 6 November 2023)
Judiciary:
Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and at least 4 justices) and the High Court (consists of the chief justice - ex officio - and 4 justices); note - the Supreme Court has jurisdiction in all constitutional matters
Administrative Divisions:
4 regions; Hhohho, Lubombo, Manzini, Shiselweni
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
1712 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
Major Alliances and Organizations
AU
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
7.1% (2023 est.)
Industry
34.6% (2023 est.)
Services
51.3% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$2.174 billion
Imports:
$2.351 billion
Major Trading Partners
South Africa 61
Ireland 4
Mozambique 4
Kenya 4
Nigeria 3
Economic Outlook
Eswatini has a 5.01% GDP growth rate with 2.6% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.