Eswatini Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Eswatini's consumer price index was 166.82 in 2019, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2019.
Overview
Eswatini's consumer price index stood at 166.82 in 2019, a rise of +4.22 from 2018. Eswatini ranked 142nd globally.
Eswatini’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose from a base of 1.56 in 1965 to 166.82 in 2019, marking a cumulative inflationary increase of more than 10,600 % over 55 years and placing the kingdom at rank 142 globally. The 2019 figure represents both the latest observation and the all‑time peak, indicating that price pressures have accelerated sharply in recent decades, especially after the early 2000s when regional commodity shocks and fiscal deficits intensified. By comparison, peer economies with similar rankings such as Moldova (166.20) and Brazil (167.40) exhibit comparable CPI levels, reflecting broader inflationary trends in emerging markets. The historic trough of 1.56 in 1965 underscores how modest price dynamics have transformed into persistent upward pressure. Continued fiscal consolidation, monetary tightening, and supply‑side reforms will be crucial to temper the upward trajectory and prevent further escalation of the CPI in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 166.82 | +4.22 | #142 |
| 2018 | 162.60 | +7.47 | #146 |
| 2017 | 155.13 | +9.09 | #146 |
| 2016 | 146.04 | +10.63 | #148 |
| 2015 | 135.42 | +6.39 | #146 |
| 2014 | 129.03 | +6.94 | #145 |
| 2013 | 122.09 | +6.50 | #146 |
| 2012 | 115.59 | +9.49 | #149 |
| 2011 | 106.11 | +6.11 | #126 |
| 2010 | 100.00 | +4.31 | #66 |
| 2009 | 95.69 | +6.63 | #68 |
| 2008 | 89.05 | +10.01 | #45 |
| 2007 | 79.05 | +5.91 | #46 |
| 2006 | 73.14 | +3.68 | #44 |
| 2005 | 69.46 | +3.16 | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's consumer price index was 166.82 in 2019. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Eswatini's consumer price index peaked at 166.82 in 2019.
The lowest consumer price index in Eswatini was 1.56 in 1965.
Eswatini ranks 142nd globally in consumer price index as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
The consumer price index of Eswatini in 2019 was 166.82. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_consumer-price-index,
title = {Eswatini Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}