Primary income receipts in Eswatini
Eswatini: Primary income receipts was 145.33 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income receipts in Eswatini, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income receipts in Eswatini stood at 145.33 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 14.1% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Eswatini peaked at 298.01 million BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.42 million BoP, current US$, in 1974.
Eswatini ranks 147th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.83 million BoP, current US$ | 4.42 million BoP, current US$ | 27.43 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 81.38 million BoP, current US$ | 46.35 million BoP, current US$ | 146.07 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 170.35 million BoP, current US$ | 138.49 million BoP, current US$ | 200.76 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 197.03 million BoP, current US$ | 61.40 million BoP, current US$ | 298.01 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 171.65 million BoP, current US$ | 107.02 million BoP, current US$ | 255.47 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 123.09 million BoP, current US$ | 103.22 million BoP, current US$ | 145.33 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 144 Curacao 162.21 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 145 Niger 156.51 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 146 San Marino 150.98 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 148 Aruba 144.02 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 149 Kyrgyzstan 123.94 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 150 Uganda 120.44 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Eswatini
- Imports of goods and services 53.7% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.92 billion current LCU (2025)
- Trade 107.5% (2024)
- Trade in services 16.0% (2024)
- External balance on goods and services 27.74 million current LCU (2024)
- External balance on goods and services 1.51 million current US$ (2024)
- Imports of goods and services 2.28 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Imports of goods and services 2.61 billion current US$ (2024)
- Imports of goods and services 47.82 billion current LCU (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 251.15 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Eswatini?
- Primary income receipts in Eswatini was 145.33 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 298.01 million BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.42 million BoP, current US$ in 1974.
- How does Eswatini rank for primary income receipts?
- Eswatini ranks 147th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.