GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Eswatini
Eswatini: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 6.21 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.21 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 20.8%
World rank
136th
of 212 countries
All-time high
59.94 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-27.18 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Eswatini, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Eswatini stood at 6.21 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 20.8% on the previous year and up 170.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Eswatini peaked at 59.94 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -27.18 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Eswatini ranks 136th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 22.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 1963 | 17.86 % change on previous year | +164.8% |
| 1964 | 20.05 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1965 | 8.16 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 1966 | 9.36 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 1967 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 1968 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -346.7% |
| 1969 | 32.11 % change on previous year | +376.2% |
| 1970 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 1971 | 21.69 % change on previous year | +240.2% |
| 1972 | 7.53 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 1973 | 51.23 % change on previous year | +580.5% |
| 1974 | 19.11 % change on previous year | -62.7% |
| 1975 | 9.07 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 1976 | -5.46 % change on previous year | -160.2% |
| 1977 | 11.56 % change on previous year | -311.6% |
| 1978 | 12.03 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 20.98 % change on previous year | +74.4% |
| 1980 | 31.52 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 1981 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 1982 | -5.82 % change on previous year | -209.5% |
| 1983 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -156.8% |
| 1984 | -10.96 % change on previous year | -431.5% |
| 1985 | -27.18 % change on previous year | +148.0% |
| 1986 | 24.73 % change on previous year | -191.0% |
| 1987 | 30.05 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 1988 | 18.47 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 1989 | 0.7075 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1990 | 59.94 % change on previous year | +8372.9% |
| 1991 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 1992 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +199.2% |
| 1993 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 1994 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1995 | 19.71 % change on previous year | +330.7% |
| 1996 | -5.67 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 1997 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -225.5% |
| 1998 | -8.14 % change on previous year | -214.5% |
| 1999 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 2000 | 9.64 % change on previous year | -624.0% |
| 2001 | -11.45 % change on previous year | -218.7% |
| 2002 | -7.25 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2003 | 54.21 % change on previous year | -848.0% |
| 2004 | 26.08 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2005 | 14.3 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2006 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2007 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 2008 | -4.58 % change on previous year | -183.7% |
| 2009 | 8.94 % change on previous year | -295.3% |
| 2010 | 23.7 % change on previous year | +165.1% |
| 2011 | 8.31 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 2012 | 0.5272 % change on previous year | -93.7% |
| 2013 | -5.99 % change on previous year | -1236.2% |
| 2014 | -4 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2015 | -8.79 % change on previous year | +120.1% |
| 2016 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2017 | 19.89 % change on previous year | -518.1% |
| 2018 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2019 | -0.5756 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 2020 | -10.45 % change on previous year | +1714.9% |
| 2021 | 16.26 % change on previous year | -255.7% |
| 2022 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2023 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +110.3% |
| 2024 | 5.14 % change on previous year | -294.6% |
| 2025 | 6.21 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.44 % change on previous year | -2.73 % change on previous year | 32.11 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.41 % change on previous year | -5.46 % change on previous year | 51.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.01 % change on previous year | -27.18 % change on previous year | 31.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.62 % change on previous year | -8.14 % change on previous year | 59.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.92 % change on previous year | -11.45 % change on previous year | 54.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.24 % change on previous year | -8.79 % change on previous year | 23.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.21 % change on previous year | -10.45 % change on previous year | 16.26 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 133 South Africa 6.49 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Costa Rica 6.4 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Cayman Islands 6.25 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Finland 6.13 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Norway 5.96 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Japan 5.85 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Eswatini
- GDP (current US$), per capita 4,108 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 17.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 73,492 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9702 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,986 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 14.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 59,952 constant LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Eswatini?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Eswatini was 6.21 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 59.94 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.18 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Eswatini rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Eswatini ranks 136th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.