AT A GLANCE STATS
Population – 1 231 000
Gross National Income per Capita - 5 923 US$
Life Expectancy at Birth - 49 for males, 52 for females (global average: 70)
Total fertility Rate - 3.3 children/ woman (global average: 2.4)
Percentage of Children Who Die Before the Age of 5 - 10% (global average: 5%)
Maternal Mortality Ratio per 100 000 Live Births - 320(global average: 210)
Infact Mortaility Ratio per 1000 Live Births - 57
Total Expenditure on Health per Capita - 434 US$
Total Expenditure on Health as % of GDP -8%
DISEASE STATS
Prevalence of HIV/ 100 000 - 15 815 (global average: 499)
HIV has gravely affected Swaziland. Currently 25% of the adult
population is living with HIV, and Swaziland is considered to have the
highest prevelance of HIV in the world. 23% of deaths under the age
of 5 are related to HIV. HIV also contributes to numerous social and
economics problems, and is largely responsible for Swaziland's
high number of orphans (10% of their population).
Prevalence of Tuberculosis/ 100 000 - 854 (global average: 170)
In 2017, 25% of the adult population is living with HIV, and Swaziland is considered to have the highest prevalence of HIV in the world.
GOVERNMENT, PEOPLE, AND LANGUAGE
Offical Languages - English and siSwati
Relgion - Zionist: Blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship (40%) , Catholic (20%), Muslim (10%), Other (30%)
Capital - Mbabane (74 000 people)
Government - Monarcy (King Mswati III since 1986) and Legistative Branch (Prime minister Barnibas Dalamini)
Independence - 1968 September 6 (from the UK)

