SWZ · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
1.24 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
64.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,242,822 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.00 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 71.5 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 23.65 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.73 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 2.72 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 64.3 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 42.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 90.8 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 26.2 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
Swazi
Official
Religions
Christian
Major
90.0%
Other
8.0%
Muslim
2.0%