Africa 1.2M peopleSWZ Capital: Mbabane
Moving to Eswatini
Eswatini is a solid destination for global professionals, featuring a moderate tax burden of 25.1%. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from South Africa.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$11,799.2USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
54.6years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 72/100.
Unemployment
34.2%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
12.5per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
2.6%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
3.91/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
absolute monarchy
Head of State: Mswati III
Head of Gov: Edeupa Yerimin
Ruling Party
Unknown
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%
Connectivity
63.4%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
54.6/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
21.6%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
4.3%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-8,549
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
57.5 / 100Property Rights
42.5 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
35.5 / 100Government Integrity
29.7 / 100Tax Burden Score
78.6 / 100Government Spending
71.0 / 100Fiscal Health
87.5 / 100Business Freedom
49.9 / 100Labor Freedom
55.2 / 100Monetary Freedom
76.8 / 100Trade Freedom
73.6 / 100Investment Freedom
50.0 / 100Financial Freedom
40.0 / 100Climate Profile (Mbabane)
Jan
24 °C
min 15°10 rain days
Feb
23 °C
min 16°26 rain days
Mar
23 °C
min 15°16 rain days
Apr
23 °C
min 13°10 rain days
May
20 °C
min 11°12 rain days
Jun
21 °C
min 10°0 rain days
Jul
19 °C
min 8°1 snow, 6 rain
Aug
21 °C
min 8°6 rain days
Sep
25 °C
min 12°6 rain days
Oct
22 °C
min 12°15 rain days
Nov
25 °C
min 15°16 rain days
Dec
23 °C
min 15°22 rain days