Eswatini

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Eswatini population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

1,256,000

Annual growth: 1.089%.

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Official population estimates

World population
1,256,000
Median age
22.5
Population growth rate (%)
1.089 ▲ Population is growing

This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).

Key Facts

  • Region: Southern Africa
  • Continent: Africa
Languages
Languages and linguistic groups
Religions
Religious composition
Cities
Major cities and urban areas
Administrative divisions
Regions
Population
Population structure and dynamics

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
Swati, English
Minority language
2
Working / administrative language
2

Eswatini recognizes Swati (siSwati) and English as its official languages. Swati is spoken by nearly the entire population, while English is used in administration, business, and education.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Christianity
Largest share
93.2%
Number of religions
7

Most of the population lives in rural communities, though urbanization is increasing in Mbabane and Manzini. Swati serves as a strong cultural and national marker across regions.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Manzini
Number of cities
1

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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