Total number of international immigrants in Eswatini
Eswatini: Total number of international immigrants was 33,268 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Total number of international immigrants in Eswatini, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Eswatini is 33,268 immigrants, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Eswatini peaked at 74,991 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 32,352 immigrants, in 2015.
That places Eswatini 175th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55,074 immigrants | 35,157 immigrants | 74,991 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 33,738 immigrants | 33,392 immigrants | 34,084 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 32,494 immigrants | 32,352 immigrants | 32,637 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 33,063 immigrants | 32,858 immigrants | 33,268 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 172 Madagascar 38,625 immigrants compare
- 173 Barbados 35,187 immigrants compare
- 174 Bosnia and Herzegovina 34,120 immigrants compare
- 176 Cayman Islands 31,935 immigrants compare
- 177 Papua New Guinea 31,171 immigrants compare
- 178 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 30,676 immigrants compare
More population data for Eswatini
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 74,031 people (2100)
- Population density 77.96 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.72 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 1,295 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.72 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.72 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 1.6% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.75 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Eswatini?
- Total number of international immigrants in Eswatini was 33,268 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 74,991 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,352 immigrants in 2015.
- How does Eswatini rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Eswatini ranks 175th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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