Eswatini 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$3.71 billion
↓ 4.44% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$3,223.92
↓ 5.00% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.53%
↑ 2.17pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.85%
↑ 2.90pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $3.88 billion | $3.71 billion | -4.44% |
| GDP per Capita | $3,393.53 | $3,223.92 | -5.00% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.35% | 3.53% | +2.17pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.95% | 7.85% | +2.90pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 23.29% | 22.72% | -0.57pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $3.71 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $3,223.92
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.53%
- Gross National Income
- $3.50 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.85%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.52%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 22.72%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.50%
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)
- 8.03%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Eswatini's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $3.71 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Eswatini for 2016 is $3,223.92. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Eswatini for 2016 is 7.85%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Eswatini's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 3.53%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Eswatini for 2016 is 22.72%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.