Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions in Eswatini

Eswatini: Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions was 4.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
4.2%
Change on year
up 38.3%
World rank
77th
of 212 countries
All-time high
21.0%
in 1990
All-time low
-3.0%
in 2020
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions in Eswatini, 1971–2025

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Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in Eswatini is 4.2%, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 38.3% on the previous year and up 146.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in Eswatini peaked at 21.0% in 1990 and was at its lowest, -3.0%, in 2020.

Eswatini ranks 77th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.7% -2.1% 13.9% 9
1980s 8.6% 1.2% 14.6% 10
1990s 4.9% 1.8% 21.0% 10
2000s 3.5% 1.4% 6.7% 10
2010s 3.1% 0.1% 6.4% 10
2020s 2.1% -3.0% 4.2% 6

Countries ranked near Eswatini

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  3. 76 Samoa 4.2% compare
  4. 78 Mauritania 4.0% compare
  5. 79 Nigeria 4.0% compare
  6. 80 United Arab Emirates 4.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in Eswatini?
Annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in Eswatini was 4.2% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 21.0% in 1990.
What is the lowest annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was -3.0% in 2020.
How does Eswatini rank for annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions?
Eswatini ranks 77th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is up 146.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini data come from?
The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions
Unit
annual %
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,377 data points, 1961–2025
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Percentage change in gross domestic product (GDP) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.