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Eswatini

Africa

Capital

Mbabane

Population

1,230,506

Area

17,364 km²

Currency

Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)

Phone Code

+268

ISO Codes

SZ / SWZ

ISO numeric

748

Internet domain

.sz

Timezone

UTC+2

Religion

Christianity

About Eswatini

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is a small landlocked kingdom surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique, one of Africa's last absolute monarchies.

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Languages

Swati, English

Eswatini in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	71 people per km² rank 116 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.0152 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa	0.0832% of its people, 0.0578% of its land area
Area in square miles	6,704 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Kuwait (17,818 km²)
Closest in population	Mauritius (1,273,588 people)

Who else uses SZL?

Eswatini is the only country in our list that uses SZL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Eswatini?

The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.

What is the population of Eswatini?

Eswatini has a population of approximately 1,230,506 people.

What currency does Eswatini use?

The currency of Eswatini is the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL).

What languages are spoken in Eswatini?

The official or major languages of Eswatini are Swati, English.

Did You Know?

Eswatini ranks #157 of 196 countries by population, with about 1,230,506 people.
Eswatini ranks #154 of 196 countries by area, covering 17,364 km².
Within Africa, Eswatini ranks #49 of 54 countries by population.
Eswatini recognises 2 official or major language(s): Swati, English.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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