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Eswatini
Eswatini · SWZ · Africa
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
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Overview
Eswatini is a small, landlocked monarchy in Southern Africa, known for its traditional culture and reliance on South Africa for trade and economic activity. It faces significant challenges with poverty, high unemployment, and health issues. The government is working to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy.
Leadership
King Mswati III
King
GOVERNMENT: Absolute Monarchy
Russell Dlamini
Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu
Neal Rijkenberg
Economy
GDP
$5.2B
GDP per Capita
$4.3K
GDP Growth
+2.5%
Inflation
4.5%
Unemployment
22.0%
Agriculture (sugar cane, forestry)Manufacturing (textiles, soft drink concentrates)Mining
Trade
Key Exports
Soft drink concentratesSugarWood pulpCotton yarnRefrigerators
Key Imports
Motor vehiclesMachineryTransport equipmentFoodstuffsPetroleum products
Top Partners
South AfricaEuropean UnionUnited StatesMozambique
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