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Swaziland Population Pyramid 1978

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1978
Population: 558,445

Year

-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Swaziland in 1978

In 1978, Swaziland had a total population of 558,446 people. A decade earlier, in 1968, the population was 419,147; it has grown by 33.2% since.

Half of the population was younger than 15.8 years; 48.3% were children under 15 and 3.0% were 65 or older. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #159 of 201 by population Ranks #194 of 201 by median age Ranks #50 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Swaziland
Population
558,446
Median age
15.8
0-14 %
48.3%
65+ %
3.0%
Child dependency
99.1
Old-age dependency
6.1
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
1,505,331
Population 2100
1,340,879
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.75

In 2023 women in Swaziland had on average 2.75 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
3040506070
19602023 · 64.1

Life expectancy at birth was 64.1 years in 2023: 67.0 for women and 61.2 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
285582110
19502100
Migration to and from Swaziland
Where immigrants come from (2024)

25,822 immigrants live in Swaziland, 2.1% of the population.

South Africa12,870
Mozambique10,136
D.R. Congo683
Burundi475
Rwanda392
Where emigrants live (2024)

11,561 people born in Swaziland live in other countries.

South Africa9,302
Portugal742
Botswana642
Australia359
Namibia216
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Swaziland compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Swaziland 558,446 15.8
Botswana 849,239 16.6
Namibia 947,269 17.0
Lesotho 1,327,240 18.9
South Africa 27,869,508 19.2
Frequently asked questions about Swaziland's population
What was the population of Swaziland in 1978?
Swaziland had a population of 558,446 in 1978.
Is Swaziland's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 33.2% from 1968, with a projected population of 1,505,331 in 2050.
How old is the population of Swaziland?
The median age in Swaziland is 15.8 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Swaziland's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Swaziland, 48.3% of people are under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Swaziland have?
Swaziland has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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