Capital of Eswatini: Mbabane
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane. Eswatini sits in Africa, has a population of 1,201,670, and uses the SZL. Official languages include Swazi, English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Mbabane
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~1,201,670
- Area: 17,364 km²
- Population density: 69.2 people per km²
- Official languages: Swazi, English
- Currency: SZL
- ISO code: SZ
How big is Eswatini?
By population, Eswatini ranks 158th in the world, holding roughly 0.02% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 154th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Eswatini has 69.2 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Eswatini is the 49th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Eswatini in population are Cyprus (1,251,488) and Djibouti (1,120,849).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Kuwait (17,818 km²) and Fiji (18,272 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Swazi is listed as an official language of Eswatini alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Eswatini uses the SZL, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Eswatini in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Eswatini belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Eswatini and a page on the flag of Eswatini.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
What is the population of Eswatini?
About 1,201,670, making it the 158th most populous country in the world.
How big is Eswatini?
17,364 square kilometres, ranking 154th by land area, at a density of 69.2 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Eswatini use?
The SZL, which no other country uses.