Key Economic Indicators
$4.75B
GDP (2024)
4.9%
GDP Growth
4.0%
Inflation
41.0%
Public Debt/GDP
GDP Growth Trend
Economic Structure
Economic Insights
Growth vs. Poverty Paradox
Despite 4.9% GDP growth, 58.9% of the population lives below the poverty line. This highlights the challenge of translating economic growth into broad-based development.
Regional Dependencies
70% of Eswatini's trade is with South Africa, making the economy vulnerable to regional economic fluctuations and policy changes.
Employment Challenges
With a 35.4% unemployment rate, job creation remains a critical challenge despite positive economic growth indicators.