Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Eswatini  | Zambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Eswatini | Republic of Zambia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Mbabane, Lobamba | Lusaka |
Latitude  | 26° 30′ 0″ S | 15° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 31° 0′ 0″ E | 30° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Eswatini is 17,364 sq km, and the total area of Zambia is 752,617 sq km. Eswatini is smaller than Zambia by 735,253 sq km. Eswatini is around 43.34 times smaller than Zambia.
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 17,364 Sq km | 752,617 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 735,253 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 6,704 Sq Mile | 290,587 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 283,883 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.9 % | 1 % |
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Manzini | Lusaka |
Demonyms  | Swazi, Swati | Zambian |
Official Languages  | Swazi, English | English |
Government Status  | Unitary absolute monarchy | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 89.3 % | 95 % |
The people of Eswatini are called Swazi, Swati, and the people of Zambia are called Zambian.
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Lilangeni and South African rand | Zambian Kwacha |
Currency Symbol  | SZL | ZMW |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +268 | +260 |
Internet TLD  | .sz | .zm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SZ | ZM |
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati | Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Oh God, Giver of Blessings to the Swazi | Stand And Sing For Zambia Proud and Free |
National Animal  | Lion | African Fish Eagle |
National Bird  | Violet-backed Starling | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Bougainvillea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, yellow, red, black and white | Green, red, black and orange |
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 02:03 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (South African Standard Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (South African Standard Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Eswatini is [02:03 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Eswatini as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,210,822, and the total population of Zambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,569,737.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Eswatini had 19,358,915 less people than Zambia.
The annual Population Growth in Eswatini is 0.80% and the annual population growth in Zambia is 3.05%.
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 23.1 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73 % | 69.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.85 % | 1.69 % |
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Mbabane | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 02:03 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 19.24 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 0.96 km/hr, 331 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 90 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.79 (Births Per Woman) | 4.24 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 561.02 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 359.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 354.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 242.38 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 39.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 39 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (202 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (96.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Self-harm ( 29 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 20.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 24.7 (people per 100K population) | 17.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 29.4 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 4.1 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.86 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Eswatini, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 202 people per 100,000 people in Eswatini, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 96.3 people per 100,000 people in Zambia, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Eswatini, spent [ 7.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Zambia, spent [ 6.62% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Eswatini | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 42.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 30.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 8.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.85 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Eswatini, are 2.71 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Zambia.
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