Eswatini 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$4.44 billion
↑ 19.74% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$3,831.43
↑ 18.84% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.47%
↓ 1.06pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.22%
↓ 1.63pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $3.71 billion | $4.44 billion | +19.74% |
| GDP per Capita | $3,223.92 | $3,831.43 | +18.84% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.53% | 2.47% | -1.06pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.85% | 6.22% | -1.63pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 22.72% | 24.52% | +1.81pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $4.44 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $3,831.43
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.47%
- Gross National Income
- $4.14 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.22%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.90%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 24.52%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.58%
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)
- 6.15%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Eswatini's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $4.44 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Eswatini for 2017 is $3,831.43. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Eswatini for 2017 is 6.22%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Eswatini's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 2.47%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Eswatini for 2017 is 24.52%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.