Eswatini—Urban Population (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #201 of 217Updated August 2026
Latest Value
26.2%
2024
YoY Change
+1.7%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#201
of 217 countries
Maximum
26.2%
2024
Minimum
22.1%
2007
CAGR
+0.6%
25 years
Last
26.2%
Previous
25.8%
Highest
26.2%
Lowest
22.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Eswatini's urban population (%) was 26.2% in 2024, ranking #201 out of 217 countries. This represents a +1.7% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 26.2% (2024) and the lowest was 22.1% (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Eswatini's urban population in 2024 is 26.2%, ranking 202nd globally, up from 25.8% in 2023.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.2% | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 25.8% | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 25.4% | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 25.0% | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 24.7% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 24.3% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 24.1% | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 23.8% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 23.5% | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 23.3% | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 23.0% | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 22.8% | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 22.6% | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 22.5% | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 22.3% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 22.2% | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 22.2% | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 22.1% | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 22.2% | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 22.2% | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 22.3% | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 22.4% | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 22.6% | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 22.7% | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 22.8% |
Top Countries — Urban Population (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 2 | Cayman Islands | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 3 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 4 | Bermuda | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 6 | Gibraltar | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 8 | Singapore | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 9 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 10 | St. Martin (French part) | 100.0% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), uri: https://population.un.org/wup/, note: United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects, National definitions, publisher: UN Population Division.