Net migration in Eswatini
Eswatini: Net migration was -5,775 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Eswatini, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded -5,775 for net migration in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.5% on the previous year and up 54.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Eswatini peaked at 14,879 in 1988 and was at its lowest, -48,259, in 1994.
That places Eswatini 140th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2,340 | -3,127 | -1,557 | 10 |
| 1970s | -3,356 | -3,794 | -2,838 | 10 |
| 1980s | 815.2 | -3,949 | 14,879 | 10 |
| 1990s | -6,318 | -48,259 | 7,496 | 10 |
| 2000s | -9,735 | -10,989 | -8,563 | 10 |
| 2010s | -11,132 | -12,724 | -8,439 | 10 |
| 2020s | -6,352 | -8,549 | -4,242 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 137 Malawi -5,628 compare
- 138 North Macedonia -5,645 compare
- 139 Botswana -5,665 compare
- 141 Eritrea -6,698 compare
- 142 Uzbekistan -6,987 compare
- 143 Bosnia and Herzegovina -6,994 compare
More financial sector data for Eswatini
- Official exchange rate 17.89 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 1.91 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 24.73 billion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 23.0% (2025)
- Broad money 28.4% (2022)
- Net foreign assets 10.79 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 23.1% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 23.1% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 2.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government -4.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Eswatini?
- Net migration in Eswatini was -5,775 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 14,879 in 1988.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was -48,259 in 1994.
- How does Eswatini rank for net migration?
- Eswatini ranks 140th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.