Eswatini: Eswatini Youth Intent On Employment, Cast Eyes Abroad for Better Prospects

AllAfricaCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By Asafika Mpako and Stephen NdomaOctober 24, 2025 at 02:15 PM

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In Eswatini, youth unemployment is a significant issue with over half of young citizens aged 18-35 being unemployed and actively seeking work. Despite being more educated than older cohorts, youth face barriers such as lack of experience and mismatched qualifications. Nearly half of the youth consider emigrating for better opportunities. The government has initiated programs like the Eswatini Youth Development Programme to address unemployment by 2030 through graduate placement and artisanal training. Additionally, the Youth Enterprise Revolving Fund provides loans to aspiring entrepreneurs. However, young people rate the government's performance negatively on job creation and economic stability.

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youth unemployment 100% eswatini 90% emigration 80% job creation 70% education mismatch 70% government spending 60% entrepreneurship 60% youth employment initiatives 50% economic situation 50% economic prospects 40%

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Negative

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90%

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Eswatini

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