What is the Population of Eswatini?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Eswatini has a population of approximately 1,235,549 people, making it the 157th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.02% of the world's population. With a land area of 17,364 km², the population density is roughly 71 people per km².
| Population | 1,235,549 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 157th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.02% |
| Area | 17,364 km² |
| Population density | 71 / km² |
| Demonym | Swazi |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | 1,235,549 | 157th |
| Estonia | 1,369,995 | 154th |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1,367,764 | 155th |
| Mauritius | 1,243,741 | 156th |
| Djibouti | 1,066,809 | 158th |
| Comoros | 919,901 | 159th |
| Fiji | 900,869 | 160th |
Eswatini compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 801,590 |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 1,221,037 |
Eswatini in context
- Eswatini covers 17,364 km², making it the 153rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Mozambique, South Africa.
- Eswatini is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 1,235,549 people, Eswatini holds about 1.4% of the population of Southern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Eswatini is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Eswatini — FAQ
What is the population of Eswatini?
The population of Eswatini is approximately 1,235,549 (1.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Eswatini in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Eswatini at approximately 1,235,549 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Eswatini is the 157th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Eswatini?
Approximately 1,235,549 people live in Eswatini, making it the 157th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Eswatini rank by population?
Eswatini is the 157th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.02%.
What is the population density of Eswatini?
Eswatini has a population density of roughly 71 people per km², based on a land area of 17,364 km².
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