Eswatini

Sub-Saharan Africa

Score

CautionNR

Caution Investment Destination

Significant risks present - experienced investors with hedging strategies

Score Breakdown

Economic Health (30%)32

Political Safety (25%)22

Business Climate (20%)38

Financial Strength (15%)40

Growth Potential (10%)38

Investment Profile

Score History

How Eswatini's investment score has evolved over time

2021: 33/100+2 pts since 20212025: 35/100

Economic

GDP$5B

GDP Growth3.0%

GDP per Capita$4,200

Inflation5.0%

Current Account2.5% GDP

Financial & Fiscal

Government Debt42% GDP

FDI Inflows1.2% GDP

Trade Openness110%

Credit RatingNR

Governance (WGI)

Political Stability-0.4

Rule of Law-0.3

Corruption Control-0.2

Regulatory Quality-0.3

Population1.2M

Pop. Growth0.8%

Sector Investment Analysis

Manufacturing

30% of GDP

stable52

Agriculture (Sugar)

10% of GDP

stable48

Forestry

3% of GDP

stable40