GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Eswatini
Eswatini: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 71.98 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
71.98 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
140th
of 212 countries
All-time high
71.98 billion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
6.07 billion constant LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Eswatini, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Eswatini stood at 71.98 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Eswatini peaked at 71.98 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.07 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Eswatini 140th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6.07 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 6.91 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1972 | 7.28 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 7.94 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1974 | 8.39 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1975 | 9.56 billion constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 1976 | 9.36 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1977 | 9.45 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 9.58 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 9.88 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 11.11 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 12.73 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 1982 | 12.88 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 13.04 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 13.84 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 14.36 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 16.13 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 1987 | 18.48 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 1988 | 19.70 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 22.24 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1990 | 26.91 billion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 1991 | 27.39 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 28.27 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 29.15 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 29.85 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 31.29 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 32.49 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 33.50 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 34.37 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 35.39 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 36.01 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 36.39 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 37.98 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 39.46 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 40.89 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 43.34 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 45.94 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 47.97 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 48.37 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 49.12 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 50.99 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 52.13 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 54.95 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 57.07 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 57.89 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 59.07 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 61.84 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 62.74 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 62.90 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 66.72 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 64.81 billion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 67.04 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 67.79 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 70.13 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 71.98 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 71.98 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 660.05 billion constant LCU, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 71.98 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.34 trillion constant LCU, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.44 billion constant LCU | 6.07 billion constant LCU | 9.88 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.45 billion constant LCU | 11.11 billion constant LCU | 22.24 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.86 billion constant LCU | 26.91 billion constant LCU | 35.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.55 billion constant LCU | 36.01 billion constant LCU | 49.12 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.63 billion constant LCU | 50.99 billion constant LCU | 66.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.35 billion constant LCU | 64.81 billion constant LCU | 71.98 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 137 Turkmenistan 80.00 billion constant LCU compare
- 138 Gambia 76.46 billion constant LCU compare
- 139 Papua New Guinea 72.32 billion constant LCU compare
- 141 Vanuatu 71.50 billion constant LCU compare
- 142 Luxembourg 68.44 billion constant LCU compare
- 143 Georgia 67.50 billion constant LCU compare
More population data for Eswatini
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.312 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.662 (2100)
- Population density 77.96 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 74,031 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.662 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Eswatini?
- Gdp in Eswatini was 71.98 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 71.98 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.07 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Eswatini rank for gdp?
- Eswatini ranks 140th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release