GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Eswatini
Eswatini: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate was 5.47 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 42.6%
World rank
144th
of 211 countries
All-time high
57.79 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
1.71 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
54
1971–2024
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Eswatini, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Eswatini is 5.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 42.6% on the previous year and down 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Eswatini peaked at 57.79 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.71 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Eswatini 144th out of 211 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 15.57 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1973 | 36.52 % change on previous year | +134.5% |
| 1974 | 16.62 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1975 | 18.71 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 11.16 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 1977 | 11.56 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1978 | 12.03 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 17.12 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 1980 | 21.68 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1981 | 18.67 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 1982 | 16.53 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1983 | 6 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 1984 | 17.91 % change on previous year | +198.7% |
| 1985 | 10.01 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 1986 | 27.89 % change on previous year | +178.7% |
| 1987 | 15.88 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1988 | 32.29 % change on previous year | +103.3% |
| 1989 | 16.18 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 1990 | 57.79 % change on previous year | +257.2% |
| 1991 | 10.69 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 1992 | 14.78 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 1993 | 21.04 % change on previous year | +42.4% |
| 1994 | 13.63 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1995 | 22.28 % change on previous year | +63.4% |
| 1996 | 11.82 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 1997 | 14.8 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 1998 | 10.2 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1999 | 8.48 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2000 | 27.55 % change on previous year | +224.9% |
| 2001 | 10.09 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 2002 | 13.69 % change on previous year | +35.6% |
| 2003 | 10.12 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2004 | 7.64 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2005 | 12.95 % change on previous year | +69.6% |
| 2006 | 10.28 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2007 | 9.67 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 11.33 % change on previous year | +17.2% |
| 2009 | 11.49 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2011 | 7.71 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 14.62 % change on previous year | +89.6% |
| 2013 | 7.45 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 2014 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 7.13 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 9.94 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 2017 | 8.61 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 2019 | 8.5 % change on previous year | +153.1% |
| 2020 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 2021 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +147.7% |
| 2022 | 9.65 % change on previous year | +127.3% |
| 2023 | 9.52 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 5.47 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.89 % change on previous year, 55% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 5.47 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.13 % change on previous year, 60% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.91 % change on previous year | 11.16 % change on previous year | 36.52 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 18.3 % change on previous year | 6 % change on previous year | 32.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.55 % change on previous year | 8.48 % change on previous year | 57.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.48 % change on previous year | 7.64 % change on previous year | 27.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.23 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 14.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.12 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 9.65 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 141 Liechtenstein 5.7 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Denmark 5.57 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Greece 5.5 % change on previous year compare
- 145 United States 5.28 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Afghanistan 5.26 % change on previous year compare
- 147 United Kingdom 5.16 % change on previous year 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)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 77.96 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 74,031 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 2.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Eswatini?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Eswatini was 5.47 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 57.79 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Eswatini rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Eswatini ranks 144th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.