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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Namibia is higher

Namibia records 3,030,131, about 2.44× the other value.

Surface area

Namibia is higher

Namibia records 824,290 km², about 47.5× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Namibia is higher

Namibia records $13.37 billion, about 2.75× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇸🇿 Eswatini1,242,822
🇳🇦 Namibia3,030,131

Namibia’s population is 144% larger than that of Eswatini, a difference of 1,787,309.

Surface area

🇸🇿 Eswatini17,360 km²
🇳🇦 Namibia824,290 km²

Namibia’s surface area is about 47.5× that of Eswatini, a difference of 806,930 km².

Population density

🇸🇿 Eswatini71.6 /km²
🇳🇦 Namibia3.7 /km²

Eswatini’s population density is about 19.5× that of Namibia, a difference of 67.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇸🇿 Eswatini$4.86 billion · 2024
🇳🇦 Namibia$13.37 billion · 2024

Namibia’s nominal GDP is 175% larger than that of Eswatini, a difference of $8.51 billion.

GDP per capita

🇸🇿 Eswatini$3,910 · 2024
🇳🇦 Namibia$4,413 · 2024

Namibia’s GDP per capita is 13% higher than that of Eswatini, a difference of $504.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Mbabane

Windhoek

Population

1,242,822

3,030,131

Surface area

17,360 km²

824,290 km²

Population density

71.6 /km²

3.7 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.86 billion · 2024

$13.37 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$3,910 · 2024

$4,413 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Southern Africa

Southern Africa

Currency

Lilangeni · SZL · E

Namibian dollar · NAD · $

Nationality

Swazi

Namibian

Phone code

+268

+264

Internet domain

.sz

.na

ISO codes

SZ / SWZ

NA / NAM

Time zone

Africa/Mbabane

Africa/Windhoek

Native name

Swaziland

Namibia

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About Eswatini

Nestled between South Africa and Mozambique, Eswatini is a small yet vibrant kingdom where ancient traditions coexist with modern aspirations, offering travelers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.

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About Namibia

Namibia is a country in southern Africa known for its diverse landscapes, including deserts, savannas, and coastal plains.

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Eswatini & Namibia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Eswatini?

The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.

What is the population of Eswatini?

Eswatini has a recorded population of approximately 1,242,822 people.

How big is Eswatini?

Eswatini covers an area of about 17,360 km².

What is the population density of Eswatini?

Eswatini has a population density of roughly 71.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Eswatini?

Eswatini has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.86 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Eswatini?

Eswatini has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,910.

What currency is used in Eswatini?

Eswatini uses the Lilangeni (SZL), with the symbol E.

Where is Eswatini located?

Eswatini is located in Southern Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Eswatini?

The native name of Eswatini is Swaziland.

What are people from Eswatini called?

People from Eswatini are referred to as Swazi.

What is the phone calling code for Eswatini?

The international dialing code for Eswatini is +268.

What is the internet domain for Eswatini?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eswatini is .sz.

What time zone is Eswatini in?

Eswatini uses the Africa/Mbabane time zone.

What is Eswatini known for?

Nestled between South Africa and Mozambique, Eswatini is a small yet vibrant kingdom where ancient traditions coexist with modern aspirations, offering travelers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.

What is the capital of Namibia?

The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.

What is the population of Namibia?

Namibia has a recorded population of approximately 3,030,131 people.

How big is Namibia?

Namibia covers an area of about 824,290 km².

What is the population density of Namibia?

Namibia has a population density of roughly 3.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Namibia?

Namibia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $13.37 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Namibia?

Namibia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,413.

What currency is used in Namibia?

Namibia uses the Namibian dollar (NAD), with the symbol $.

Where is Namibia located?

Namibia is located in Southern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Namibia called?

People from Namibia are referred to as Namibian.

What is the phone calling code for Namibia?

The international dialing code for Namibia is +264.

What is the internet domain for Namibia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Namibia is .na.

What time zone is Namibia in?

Namibia uses the Africa/Windhoek time zone.

What is Namibia known for?

Namibia is a country in southern Africa known for its diverse landscapes, including deserts, savannas, and coastal plains.