Demographics (United Nations)

Population

1,439,000

Area

17,000 sq. km (6,700 sq. mi)

Population density

83/sq. km (210/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

1.76% (per 1,000: births 26, deaths 9)

Under 15 years

37%

Urban dwellers

24% (2.42% p.a.)

Capital city

Mbabane 64,900

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

83% Swati, 10% Zulu, 2% Afrikaans, 2% Tsonga, 1% Hindi, plus 4 others

Peoples

83% Swaz…