Eswatini Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Eswatini Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Eswatini population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Its official name is the Kingdom of Eswatini. The country is located in southeastern Africa. Additionally, it borders Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north, west, and south. Eventually, Eswatini regained independence from United Kingdom on September 6, 1968 .

The chart and review show the total population growth of Eswatini from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after Eswatini’s independence in 1968. Click here to review Eswatini country overview.

Chart of Eswatini Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Eswatini’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 431,251 people in 1970 to 568,326 people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 31.8% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Eswatini is approximately 60.1 years (2019). Lastly, Eswatini’s population mostly lives in rural areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Eswatini has increased from 43.5 years in 1960 to 60.1 years in 2019. To conclude, Eswatini maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Eswatini’s population growth in the 1980s.