Africa
Eswatini: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Eswatini: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Mbabane
- Population
- 1.3 million
- Area
- 17,364 km²
- Currencies
- Swazi Lilangeni · South African Rand
#157 by population · #154 by area · #161 economy in the world · #117 by population density
Population and society
Population of sz, 1960–2025. From 345,337 in 1960 to 1.3 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 72 per km² (rank 117 of 194)
- Urban population
- 26.7% (2025)
- Under 15
- 33% (2025)
- Over 65
- 4.3% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.72 (2024)
- Internet users
- 63.4% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $5.2B (rank 161 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 34.2% (highest in the world)
- Inflation
- 2.6% (2019)
- Forests
- 25.3% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.9 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 21 m (Maputo River)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati
- Official name
- Kingdom of Eswatini · Umbuso weSwatini
- Motto
- Siyinqaba (Swati)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English and Swati
- Calling code
- +268
- Internet domain
- .sz
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Demonym
- Swazi
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Mozambique, South Africa
- Highest point
- Emlembe (1,862 m)
- Largest city
- Manzini
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Absolute monarchy
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1968)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $4,108 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 64.3 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.695 (rank 126 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hhohho | Mbabane | 320,651 (2017) | 3,569 |
| Lubombo | Siteki | 212,531 (2017) | 5,945 |
| Manzini | — | 355,945 (2017) | 4,070 |
| Shiselweni | Nhlangano | 204,111 (2017) | 3,786 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Eswatini?
Mbabane
How many people live in Eswatini?
1.3 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Eswatini?
Swazi Lilangeni and South African Rand
What are the official languages of Eswatini?
English and Swati
What is the calling code of Eswatini?
+268
Which countries border Eswatini?
Mozambique and South Africa
What is the highest point of Eswatini?
Emlembe (1,862 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.