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Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is one of the world's last absolute monarchies, ruled by King Mswati III.
Eswatini
Kingdom of Eswatini
Population, GDP, and key facts about Eswatini — updated for 2026.
Capital · MBABANEContinent · AFRICAISO · SWZ
Eswatini quick facts
- Population
- 1,242,822
- Area
- 17,360 km²
- Population density
- 72 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 4.9 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 3.9K
- Capital
- Mbabane
- Currency
- Swazi lilangeni (L, SZL) · also legal tender: South African rand (ZAR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 32.8/month · L 600/month (2024)
- Languages
- English, Swazi
Eswatini at human scale
Where does Eswatini rank in the world?
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Compare Eswatini with any country →Eswatini's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 3%Renewables · 97%
- Hydropower57%
- Bioenergy34%
- Solar5%
- Coal3%
Share of Eswatini's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Eswatini
What is the capital of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
What is Eswatini's population?
Eswatini has a population of 1,242,822.
What is Eswatini's GDP per capita?
Eswatini's GDP per capita is US$ 3.9K.
What is the currency of Eswatini?
The currency of Eswatini is the Swazi lilangeni (SZL).
What is the minimum wage in Eswatini?
Eswatini's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 32.8 per month (as of 2024) — L 600 per month in local currency.
Is Eswatini bigger than Mauritius?
Eswatini is about 8.6× the size of Mauritius by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.