Total number of international immigrants in Eswatini
Eswatini: Total number of international immigrants was 33,268 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
33,268 immigrants
World rank
175th
of 232 countries
All-time high
74,991 immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
32,352 immigrants
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024
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.
Total number of international immigrants in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 74,991 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 35,157 immigrants | -53.1% |
| 2000 | 34,084 immigrants | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 33,392 immigrants | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 32,637 immigrants | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 32,352 immigrants | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 32,858 immigrants | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 33,268 immigrants | +1.2% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 33,268 immigrants is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 17% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 33,268 immigrants is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.7328 units per person (2025)
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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