Eswatini GDP Per Capita (2026)
Eswatini has a small Southern African economy supported by manufacturing, sugar production, agriculture, services, trade, and close economic links with neighboring South Africa. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic output compares with population and helps place the country’s economic activity into a per-person context. Explore Eswatini’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$4,927
Est. in USD
World Rank
#125
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.9%
+$485
Africa Rank
#12
Out of 54 countries
1. Eswatini GDP Per Capita in 2026
Eswatini’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across manufacturing, agriculture, trade, and services. Sugar processing and industrial activity contribute significantly to national production. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Eswatini with economies of different sizes and economic structures.
2. Eswatini GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Eswatini GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,927 | +10.9% |
| 2025 | $4,442 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | $4,220 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $4,060 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | $4,216 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | $4,317 | +15.0% |
| 2020 | $3,755 | -11.4% |
| 2019 | $4,237 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | $4,302 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $4,176 | +19.1% |
| 2016 | $3,505 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | $3,701 | -9.4% |
| 2014 | $4,086 | -4.5% |
| 2013 | $4,279 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | $4,570 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $4,538 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | $4,197 | +22.7% |
| 2009 | $3,420 | +8.3% |
| 2008 | $3,157 | -5.5% |
| 2007 | $3,339 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | $3,192 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | $3,095 | +13.9% |
| 2004 | $2,717 | +25.4% |
| 2003 | $2,166 | +52.1% |
| 2002 | $1,424 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | $1,544 | -12.1% |
| 2000 | $1,756 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | $1,799 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | $1,852 | -9.4% |
| 1997 | $2,044 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | $1,943 | -7.2% |
| 1995 | $2,093 | +19.3% |
| 1994 | $1,755 | +8.3% |
| 1993 | $1,620 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | $1,588 | +6.8% |
| 1991 | $1,487 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | $1,490 | +18.1% |
| 1989 | $1,262 | -2.6% |
| 1988 | $1,296 | +13.4% |
| 1987 | $1,143 | +25.7% |
| 1986 | $909 | +23.0% |
| 1985 | $739 | -23.7% |
| 1984 | $969 | -17.3% |
| 1983 | $1,172 | -0.4% |
| 1982 | $1,177 | -13.5% |
| 1981 | $1,360 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | $1,329 | — |
4. Eswatini GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+14.1%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+40.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+54.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Eswatini’s GDP per capita can be influenced by manufacturing demand, agricultural conditions, regional trade, inflation, investment, population trends, and economic developments in South Africa. External demand can have a noticeable effect because of close regional integration. Historical data helps show how output per resident has changed across different economic cycles.
5. Eswatini GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Eswatini
$4,927
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Eswatini’s GDP per capita is approximately
49.2%
above the
Africa average
and
80.4%
below the world average.
6. Eswatini GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Algeria | $6,628 |
| #10 | Namibia | $5,573 |
| #11 | Morocco | $5,107 |
| #12 | Eswatini | $4,927 |
| #13 | Tunisia | $4,893 |
| #14 | Sao Tome & Principe | $4,739 |
| #15 | Djibouti | $4,421 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Eswatini
Eswatini GDP (Nominal)
$5.8 Billion
(2026)
Eswatini GDP Per Capita
$4,927
(2026)
Eswatini’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP shows the size and structure of the national economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of performance.
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8. Eswatini GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $5,016 | +1.8% |
| 2028 | $5,153 | +2.7% |
| 2029 | $5,333 | +3.5% |
| 2030 | $5,519 | +3.5% |
Eswatini GDP per capita is projected to reach $5,519 by 2030, representing a 12.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Eswatini GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Eswatini GDP per capita is estimated at $4,927 in 2026.
It ranks #125 globally and #12 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 10.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 14.1%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 40.6%.
It is approximately 49.2% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 80.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $5,519 by 2030, 12.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Eswatini GDP Per Capita FAQs
Eswatini GDP per capita is estimated at $4,927 in 2026.
Eswatini ranks #125 globally and #12 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.9% compared with 2025.
Eswatini GDP per capita was approximately $3,701 in 2015.
Eswatini GDP per capita is approximately 49.2% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.