Eswatini 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$4.66 billion
↑ 5.00% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$3,986.11
↑ 4.04% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.77%
↓ 1.70pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.82%
↓ 1.41pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $4.44 billion | $4.66 billion | +5.00% |
| GDP per Capita | $3,831.43 | $3,986.11 | +4.04% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.47% | 0.77% | -1.70pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.22% | 4.82% | -1.41pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 24.52% | 26.37% | +1.85pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $4.66 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $3,986.11
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.77%
- Gross National Income
- $4.34 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.82%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.50%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 26.37%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.58%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 1.30%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Eswatini's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $4.66 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Eswatini for 2018 is $3,986.11. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Eswatini for 2018 is 4.82%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Eswatini's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 0.77%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Eswatini for 2018 is 26.37%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.