International Migrant Population Statistics in Eswatini (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 2.7% of the population in Eswatini were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Down from 2.8% in 2020 to 2.7% in 2024 (−0.1 percentage points). Eswatini ranks #21 of 48 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #140 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 2.7% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Eswatini as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.1 pp (2024)
- Down from 2.8% in 2020 to 2.7% in 2024 (−0.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 8.6% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 8.6% in 1990 to 2.7% in 2024.
- Peak value (1990)
- 8.6% (1990)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 2.7%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #21 of 48 (2024)
- Eswatini ranks 21 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #140 of 216 (2024)
- Eswatini ranks 140 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 3.3% (2024)
- Eswatini (2.7%) is below the average of 3.3% across the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $33.3 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- 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, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.7% | −0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 2.8% | +0.0 pp |
| 2015 | 2.8% | −0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 2.9% | −0.2 pp |
| 2005 | 3.1% | −0.2 pp |
| 2000 | 3.3% | −0.3 pp |
| 1995 | 3.6% | −5.0 pp |
| 1990 | 8.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Eswatini were international migrants?
2.7% of the population in Eswatini were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Eswatini?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Eswatini.
Where does the international migrant population data for Eswatini come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Eswatini is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Eswatini changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 8.6% in 1990 to 2.7% in 2024.
How does Eswatini compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Eswatini ranks 21 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 2.7% versus a regional average of 3.3% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, 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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