Quick Data on Eswatini
| Short Name | Eswatini |
| Capital | Mbabane |
| Long Name | Kingdom of Eswatini |
| Country Code | WZ |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 17,364 sq km |
| Population | 1,104,479 |
| Language | English, siSwati |
| Nationality | liSwati (singular), emaSwati (plural); note – former term, Swazi(s), still used among English speakers |
Geography of Eswatini
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 26 30 S, 31 30 E, Eswatini neighbors Mozambique 108 km, South Africa 438 km. The terrain in Eswatini is described as mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains, with an average elevation point of 305 m. The climate of Eswatini: varies from tropical to near temperate.
| Surface Total | 17,364 sq km |
| Land Surface | 17,204 sq km |
| Water Surface | 160 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 546 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Mozambique 108 km, South Africa 438 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Great Usutu River 21 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Emlembe 1,862 m |
Resources of Eswatini
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being asbestos, coal, clay, cassiterite, hydropower, forests, small gold and diamond deposits, quarry stone, and talc. The agricultural land occupies 68.30% of Eswatini, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 31.70%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 68.30% | 11,750 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 500 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 31.70% | 5,454 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Eswatini
The population of the country is estimated at 1,104,479 people, with the biggest urban area having 68,000 MBABANE (capital) (2018). Known as liSwati (singular), emaSwati (plural); note – former term, Swazi(s), still used among English speakers, the people from Eswatini come from diversified ethnic groups such as predominantly Swazi; smaller populations of other African ethnic groups, including the Zulu, as well as people of European ancestry. The official language is English, siSwati. Religions: Christian 90% (Zionist – a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship – 40%, Roman Catholic 20%, other 30% – includes Anglican, Methodist, Mormon, Jehovah’s Witness), Muslim 2%, other 8% (includes Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu, indigenous, Jewish) (2015 est.).
| Population | 1,104,479 |
| Nationality | liSwati (singular), emaSwati (plural); note – former term, Swazi(s), still used among English speakers |
| Official Language | English, siSwati |
| Other Languages | n/a |
| Birth Rate | 24.5 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 10.1 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 24.20% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.33 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 2.1 beds/1,000 population (2011) |
Governing Type of Eswatini
Eswatini is a absolute monarchy. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of civil, common, and customary law.
| Governing Type | absolute monarchy |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | both parents must be citizens of Eswatini |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age |
Economy of Eswatini
From a population total of 1,104,479, the labor force is 427,900 (2016 est.). The main products in agriculture are: sugarcane, corn, cotton, citrus, pineapples, cattle, goats. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: soft drink concentrates, coal, forestry, sugar processing, textiles, and apparel. Its exports cover soft drink concentrates, sugar, timber, cotton yarn, refrigerators, citrus, and canned fruit. The main import products are: motor vehicles, machinery, transport equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals.
| Exports | $1.83 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $1.451 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | South Africa 94% (2017) |
| Import Partners | South Africa 81.6%, China 5.2% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $10,100 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 381 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 900,000 (2017) |
| Internet Users | 414,724 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 28.60% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Eswatini, statistics sectio
