Eswatini (SWZ)

Eswatini is a country in Africa with a population of 1,195,100. Eswatini's history is uniquely defined by the strength and resilience of the Swazi people and their enduring monarchy, who skillfully preserved traditional structures despite external influences, leading to its status as a protectorate. Its peaceful transition to independence allowed its distinct cultural ceremonies and customs to remain central to national life, fostering a strong sense of unity and respect for elders. The economy is primarily agrarian, with a focus on communal well-being. Christianity, introduced by missionaries, became a widespread spiritual practice, often coexisting harmoniously with traditional Swazi spiritual beliefs and reinforcing community bonds.

People Groups of Eswatini:

Eswatini Fast Facts:

Total People Groups:9
Total Population:1,195,100
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:0
Population:0
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1
Population:6,100
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:8
Population:1,189,000

Eswatini Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 4  
Dying Daily: 25  
Dying Daily without Christ: 24  
Birth Rate: 23.4  
Death Rate: 8.9

People Groups of Eswatini

Strategic Progress Index
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9 people groups

PhotoPeople Group ID ▼NameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Deaf emaSwatiDeaf emaSwatiEswatini6,100Engaged yet UnreachedSwazi Sign LanguageEthnoreligion
ZuluZuluEswatini117,000No Longer UnreachedZuluProtestantism
TsongaTsongaEswatini28,000No Longer UnreachedTsongaProtestantism
SwaziSwaziEswatini1,010,000No Longer UnreachedSwatiEthnoreligion
SothoSothoEswatini6,100No Longer UnreachedSouthern SothoProtestantism
NyanjaNyanjaEswatini7,300No Longer UnreachedChichewaProtestantism
ComoriansComoriansEswatini800No Longer UnreachedNgazidja ComorianSunni Islam
BritishBritishEswatini2,800No Longer UnreachedEnglishUnaffiliated
AfrikanersAfrikanersEswatini17,000No Longer UnreachedAfrikaansNeo-Pentecostalism

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