MigrantoImmigrants in Eswatini
25.8K foreign-born residents — the #180 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 92% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 12870 |
| Mozambique | 10136 |
| DR Congo | 683 |
| Burundi | 475 |
| Rwanda | 392 |
| Somalia | 309 |
| USA | 262 |
| Lesotho | 226 |
| Angola | 135 |
| Republic of Congo | 72 |
| Uganda | 55 |
| Australia | 55 |
| Liberia | 45 |
| Botswana | 39 |
| Ethiopia | 28 |
| New Zealand | 23 |
| Canada | 17 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Eswatini.
South Africa is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
South Africa accounts for 50% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 39%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 68% to 50%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 67820 |
| 1995 | 28141 |
| 2000 | 26733 |
| 2005 | 25534 |
| 2010 | 25044 |
| 2015 | 24814 |
| 2020 | 25504 |
| 2024 | 25822 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | South Africa | Mozambique | DR Congo | Burundi | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20848 | 46196 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1995 | 9097 | 18085 | 180 | 132 | 52 |
| 2000 | 12272 | 13127 | 193 | 255 | 112 |
| 2005 | 12415 | 11345 | 246 | 337 | 195 |
| 2010 | 12260 | 10841 | 267 | 360 | 229 |
| 2015 | 12511 | 9857 | 570 | 402 | 342 |
| 2020 | 12712 | 10011 | 675 | 469 | 387 |
| 2024 | 12870 | 10136 | 683 | 475 | 392 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Eswatini as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Eswatini
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Eswatini?
Around 25.8K foreign-born residents live in Eswatini, making it the #180-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Eswatini come from?
Most immigrants in Eswatini come from South Africa, Mozambique and DR Congo — these three countries account for about 92% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Eswatini are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Eswatini — that's 25.8K out of a total population of 1.2M.
How has immigration to Eswatini changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Eswatini has changed from 24.8K to 25.8K people, a change of about 4%.
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