Eswatini
Southern Africa · Africa
Population
1.24M
GDP (Nominal)
$4.86B
Capital City
Mbabane
Currency
SZL (Swazi Lilangeni) / ZAR (South African Rand)
Avg Salary
$500/mo
Region
Southern Africa
Livability Index 2026
45/100
Cost of Living
7/100
Avg Salary
57.7/100
Safety
61.1/100
Healthcare
45/100
Education
52/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is a small, landlocked absolute monarchy in Southern Africa. It boasts beautiful landscapes and rich culture but struggles with massive structural unemployment and poverty.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$300
Monthly Groceries$200
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$100
Estimated Total Monthly
$630 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Stable regional presence
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • High income tax burden (33%)
- • High unemployment rate (34.6%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$3,919
Inflation Rate
4.9%
Unemployment
34.6%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Tourist Visa
Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
Work Permit
Visa Difficulty
5/10
PR Eligibility
Can be difficult without strong local ties, marriage, or massive investment
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$500
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Agriculture (Sugar, Forestry)
Textiles and Apparel
Mining
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
60.2 Yrs
Literacy Rate
87%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of Eswatini (UNESWA)#
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