| Area of Swaziland | 17,364.6 km² |
| Population | 1.3 million |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +147.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +21% |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
Map of eSwatini
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 519,966 | 860,668 | 1,061,483 | 1,284,689 |
| Population Density | 29.9 / km² | 49.6 / km² | 61.1 / km² | 74.0 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 50,079 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 115,391 | 8.7% | 6,531 |
| 1910 | 125,783 | 9% | 10,392 |
| 1920 | 136,968 | 8.9% | 11,185 |
| 1930 | 149,210 | 8.9% | 12,242 |
| 1940 | 162,489 | 8.9% | 13,279 |
| 1950 | 271,091 | 66.8% | 108,602 |
| 1960 | 346,483 | 27.8% | 75,392 |
| 1970 | 442,196 | 27.6% | 95,713 |
| 1990 | 860,668 | 39.5% | 209,236 |
| 2000 | 1,061,483 | 23.3% | 200,815 |
| 2020 | 1,354,765 | 13% | 146,641 |
| 2030 | 1,456,759 | 7.5% | 101,994 |
| 2040 | 1,525,753 | 4.7% | 68,994 |
| 2050 | 1,575,447 | 3.3% | 49,694 |
| 2060 | 1,607,009 | 2% | 31,562 |
| 2070 | 1,617,309 | 0.6% | 10,300 |
| 2080 | 1,606,112 | -0.7% | -11,197 |
| 2090 | 1,579,085 | -1.7% | -27,027 |
| 2100 | 1,536,701 | -2.7% | -42,384 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Swaziland
Districts in Swaziland
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hhohho District | 3,659.6 km² | 370,797 | 262.4 / mi² |
| Lubombo, Swaziland | 5,845.4 km² | 251,057 | 111.2 / mi² |
| Manzini, Swaziland | 4,090.3 km² | 415,427 | 263.0 / mi² |
| Shiselweni District | 3,769.3 km² | 240,968 | 165.6 / mi² |
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