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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Zambia’s population is about 17.2× that of Eswatini, a difference of 20,072,134.
Zambia’s surface area is about 43.4× that of Eswatini, a difference of 735,250 km².
Eswatini’s population density is 153% higher than that of Zambia, a difference of 43.3 /km².
Zambia’s nominal GDP is 421% larger than that of Eswatini, a difference of $20.44 billion.
Eswatini’s GDP per capita is 229% higher than that of Zambia, a difference of $2,722.
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Mbabane
Lusaka
1,242,822
21,314,956
17,360 km²
752,610 km²
71.6 /km²
28.3 /km²
$4.86 billion · 2024
$25.30 billion · 2024
$3,910 · 2024
$1,187 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Lilangeni · SZL · E
Zambian kwacha · ZMW · ZK
Swazi
Zambian
+268
+260
.sz
.zm
SZ / SWZ
ZM / ZMB
Africa/Mbabane
Africa/Lusaka
Swaziland
Zambia
| Measure | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Mbabane | Lusaka |
| Population | 1,242,822 | 21,314,956 |
| Surface area | 17,360 km² | 752,610 km² |
| Population density | 71.6 /km² | 28.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.86 billion · 2024 | $25.30 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,910 · 2024 | $1,187 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Southern Africa | Southern Africa |
| Currency | Lilangeni · SZL · E | Zambian kwacha · ZMW · ZK |
| Nationality | Swazi | Zambian |
| Phone code | +268 | +260 |
| Internet domain | .sz | .zm |
| ISO codes | SZ / SWZ | ZM / ZMB |
| Time zone | Africa/Mbabane | Africa/Lusaka |
| Native name | Swaziland | Zambia |
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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.
Full Eswatini profile →Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by eight countries. The capital city, Lusaka, is a bustling hub for commerce and politics. With an estimated population of about 18 million people, Zambia is a diverse nation with a growing economy centered around mining, agriculture, and tourism.
Full Zambia profile →The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
Eswatini has a recorded population of approximately 1,242,822 people.
Eswatini covers an area of about 17,360 km².
Eswatini has a population density of roughly 71.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Eswatini has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.86 billion as of 2024.
Eswatini has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,910.
Eswatini uses the Lilangeni (SZL), with the symbol E.
Eswatini is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Eswatini is Swaziland.
People from Eswatini are referred to as Swazi.
The international dialing code for Eswatini is +268.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eswatini is .sz.
Eswatini uses the Africa/Mbabane time zone.
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.
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
Zambia has a recorded population of approximately 21,314,956 people.
Zambia covers an area of about 752,610 km².
Zambia has a population density of roughly 28.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Zambia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.30 billion as of 2024.
Zambia has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha (ZMW), with the symbol ZK.
Zambia is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
People from Zambia are referred to as Zambian.
The international dialing code for Zambia is +260.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zambia is .zm.
Zambia uses the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by eight countries. The capital city, Lusaka, is a bustling hub for commerce and politics. With an estimated population of about 18 million people, Zambia is a diverse nation with a growing economy centered around mining, agriculture, and tourism.