Eswatini is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 1.3 million people (UN estimate), the 155th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1968Population: 155th
Eswatiniエスワティニ
Region
Southern Africa, Africa
Population
about 1.3 million (155th)
Area
17,363 km² (151st)
UN member since
September 24, 1968
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Eswatini in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 1.3 million, the 155th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/98 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 17,363 km², the 151st largest of the 193. That is about 1/22 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 72.
Joining the United Nations
Eswatini joined the United Nations on September 24, 1968.
That was 12 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Eswatini’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Eswatini on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Eswatini, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 5 UN member states in Southern Africa. The one with the most people is South Africa.