Bank Borrowers Statistics in Eswatini (2026)
In 2022, commercial bank borrowers in Eswatini stood at 231 per 1,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 195.9 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 231 per 1,000 adults in 2022. Eswatini ranks #5 of 33 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #47 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 231 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Borrowers in Eswatini as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +17.9% (2022)
- Up from 195.9 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 231 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- +6.5% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 74.5 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 231 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 74.5 per 1,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 74.5 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 231 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- Record high (2022)
- 231 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- The 2022 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Eswatini.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #5 of 33 (2022)
- Eswatini ranks 5 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #47 of 101 (2022)
- Eswatini ranks 47 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 91.3 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- Eswatini (231 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults across the 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 360.8 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 11.8%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 1,056.9 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Eswatini (2024)
- 63.4% (2024)
- 63.4% of the population in Eswatini used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.2 million (2024)
- Eswatini had a population of 1.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2022
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 231 | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 196 | +49.1% |
| 2020 | 131 | −11.4% |
| 2019 | 148 | −32.5% |
| 2018 | 220 | +39.4% |
| 2017 | 158 | +36.7% |
| 2016 | 115 | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 106 | −15.8% |
| 2014 | 126 | −11.0% |
| 2013 | 141 | +38.3% |
| 2012 | 102 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 97.6 | −50.6% |
| 2010 | 198 | −4.6% |
| 2009 | 207 | −1.5% |
| 2008 | 210 | +64.0% |
| 2007 | 128 | +37.7% |
| 2006 | 93.1 | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 86.2 | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 74.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Eswatini?
Commercial bank borrowers in Eswatini stood at 231 per 1,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Eswatini compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Eswatini ranks 5 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 231 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Eswatini rank globally on bank borrowers?
Eswatini ranks 47 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank borrowers in Eswatini look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 360.8 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 11.8%); not an official figure.
How recent is the bank borrowers data for Eswatini?
The most recent observation is from 2022. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2022 is the latest available year for Eswatini.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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