Eswatini Live GDP
$3,550,205,812
GDP Added Today
$11,531,840
Eswatini GDP (2026)
LiveEswatini has a small but diversified Southern African economy supported by manufacturing, agriculture, sugar production, forestry, and regional commerce. Close economic links with South Africa strongly influence trade, investment, and consumer activity, while export-oriented industries provide an important source of employment. This page provides the latest Eswatini GDP data, historical trends, and economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.00%
vs 2025
โฒ +0.40%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$4,927
vs 2025
โฒ +$485
Global Rank (Nominal)
#172
of 218 countries
World Share
0.00%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Eswatini GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$5.79B
Lowest GDP
$482.00M
Average Growth
3.68%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
18.60%
Weakest Growth
-3.80%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Eswatini
0.00%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Eswatini's GDP in 2026 is $5.79B.
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It ranks #172 among 218 countries.
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Eswatini contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $4,927 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.00% in 2026.
Historical Data
Eswatini GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $5,792,000,000 | 4.00% | $4,927 | 0.00% | #169 |
| 2025 | $5,166,000,000 | 3.60% | $4,442 | 0.00% | #162 |
| 2024 | $4,855,000,000 | 3.00% | $4,220 | 0.00% | #164 |
| 2023 | $4,621,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,060 | 0.00% | #169 |
| 2022 | $4,747,000,000 | 0.40% | $4,216 | 0.00% | #170 |
| 2021 | $4,807,000,000 | 4.20% | $4,317 | 0.00% | #169 |
| 2020 | $4,136,000,000 | -3.00% | $3,755 | 0.00% | #170 |
| 2019 | $4,617,000,000 | 6.40% | $4,237 | 0.01% | #169 |
| 2018 | $4,644,000,000 | 0.10% | $4,302 | 0.01% | #169 |
| 2017 | $4,467,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,176 | 0.01% | #169 |
| 2016 | $3,721,000,000 | 2.90% | $3,505 | 0.00% | #170 |
| 2015 | $3,906,000,000 | 1.70% | $3,701 | 0.01% | #171 |
| 2014 | $4,288,000,000 | 2.10% | $4,086 | 0.01% | #169 |
| 2013 | $4,466,000,000 | 3.90% | $4,279 | 0.01% | #166 |
| 2012 | $4,744,000,000 | 5.40% | $4,570 | 0.01% | #165 |
| 2011 | $4,685,000,000 | 2.20% | $4,538 | 0.01% | #165 |
| 2010 | $4,309,000,000 | 3.80% | $4,197 | 0.01% | #163 |
| 2009 | $3,491,000,000 | 1.60% | $3,420 | 0.01% | #167 |
| 2008 | $3,202,000,000 | 0.80% | $3,157 | 0.00% | #168 |
| 2007 | $3,364,000,000 | 4.40% | $3,339 | 0.01% | #167 |
| 2006 | $3,197,000,000 | 6.00% | $3,192 | 0.01% | #162 |
| 2005 | $3,084,000,000 | 6.00% | $3,095 | 0.01% | #155 |
| 2004 | $2,693,000,000 | 3.60% | $2,717 | 0.01% | #157 |
| 2003 | $2,133,000,000 | 3.90% | $2,166 | 0.01% | #160 |
| 2002 | $1,394,000,000 | 4.40% | $1,424 | 0.00% | #168 |
| 2001 | $1,499,000,000 | 1.10% | $1,544 | 0.00% | #162 |
| 2000 | $1,689,000,000 | 1.80% | $1,756 | 0.00% | #155 |
| 1999 | $1,712,000,000 | 3.00% | $1,799 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 1998 | $1,744,000,000 | 2.60% | $1,852 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 1997 | $1,900,000,000 | 3.10% | $2,044 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 1996 | $1,776,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,943 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 1995 | $1,876,000,000 | 4.80% | $2,093 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 1994 | $1,574,000,000 | 2.40% | $1,755 | 0.01% | #143 |
| 1993 | $1,453,000,000 | 3.10% | $1,620 | 0.01% | #141 |
| 1992 | $1,384,000,000 | 3.20% | $1,588 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 1991 | $1,247,000,000 | 1.80% | $1,487 | 0.01% | #134 |
| 1990 | $1,201,000,000 | 9.90% | $1,490 | 0.01% | #131 |
| 1989 | $977,000,000 | 9.40% | $1,262 | 0.00% | #130 |
| 1988 | $958,000,000 | 7.60% | $1,296 | 0.00% | #130 |
| 1987 | $807,000,000 | 10.00% | $1,143 | 0.00% | #130 |
| 1986 | $617,000,000 | 18.60% | $909 | 0.00% | #131 |
| 1985 | $482,000,000 | 1.90% | $739 | 0.00% | #131 |
| 1984 | $610,000,000 | 2.50% | $969 | 0.01% | #129 |
| 1983 | $713,000,000 | -0.50% | $1,172 | 0.01% | #127 |
| 1982 | $693,000,000 | 1.40% | $1,177 | 0.01% | #128 |
| 1981 | $775,000,000 | 6.90% | $1,360 | 0.01% | #127 |
| 1980 | $732,000,000 | -3.80% | $1,329 | 0.01% | #126 |
Eswatini GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $5,961,000,000 | 3.50% | $5,016 | 0.00% | #156 |
| 2028 | $6,190,000,000 | 2.90% | $5,153 | 0.00% | #156 |
| 2029 | $6,476,000,000 | 2.90% | $5,333 | 0.00% | #156 |
| 2030 | $6,775,000,000 | 2.80% | $5,519 | 0.00% | #156 |
| 2031 | $7,086,000,000 | 2.70% | $5,710 | 0.00% | #155 |
Eswatini Economy Overview
Eswatini has an economy closely connected with South Africa and regional markets, with manufacturing accounting for an important share of national production. Sugar processing, beverages, textiles, forestry products, and other export-oriented industries form a significant industrial base. Sugarcane is particularly important to both agriculture and manufacturing. Services include wholesale trade, banking, telecommunications, transportation, and public administration. Agriculture also supports cattle farming, maize, citrus fruits, and forestry. Membership in regional customs and monetary arrangements facilitates cross-border commerce, while investment in renewable energy, irrigation, and industrial development is aimed at creating a more competitive and diversified economy.
Eswatini GDP Outlook
Eswatiniโs economic outlook is supported by manufacturing, sugar exports, regional trade, and gradual investment in energy and infrastructure. Greater diversification into agro-processing, renewable power, logistics, and higher-value manufacturing could improve resilience over time. Because the economy is closely tied to South Africa, external demand and regional conditions will remain important. Unemployment, income inequality, fiscal pressures, climate risks, and limited domestic market size continue to constrain broader growth.