Eswatini has recorded a decline in unemployment over the past two years, with the 2025 Labour Force Survey showing joblessness easing from 35.4 percent in 2023 to 33.5 percent in 2025, signalling a modest improvement in the country’s labour market.
Labour and Social Security Minister Phila Buthelezi released the survey findings on Monday, noting that the latest data reflects progress in efforts to expand economic opportunities and strengthen livelihoods.
Youth unemployment dropped from 56 percent to 52.2 percent while female unemployment declined from 37.6 percent to 36.4 percent, offering what officials described as early signs of recovery in a labour market still under pressure.
Officials say the findings will guide evidence‑based policies aimed at accelerating job creation and reducing vulnerabilities that can fuel social unrest.
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