Equal Resource Distribution Index in Eswatini

Eswatini: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.269 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.269
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
142nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.407
in 2017
All-time low
0.072
in 1909
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Eswatini, 1900–2025

0.10.20.30.4190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Eswatini recorded 0.269 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.

The figure is down 23.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Eswatini peaked at 0.407 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.072, in 1909.

That places Eswatini 142nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0909 0.072 0.093 10
1910s 0.072 0.072 0.072 10
1920s 0.072 0.072 0.072 10
1930s 0.072 0.072 0.072 10
1940s 0.072 0.072 0.072 10
1950s 0.072 0.072 0.072 10
1960s 0.0975 0.072 0.199 10
1970s 0.199 0.199 0.199 10
1980s 0.197 0.194 0.199 10
1990s 0.2083 0.194 0.217 10
2000s 0.2302 0.206 0.258 10
2010s 0.3357 0.258 0.407 10
2020s 0.267 0.243 0.294 6

Countries ranked near Eswatini

  1. 139 Namibia 0.274 compare
  2. 140 Liberia 0.273 compare
  3. 140 Solomon Islands 0.273 compare
  4. 143 Dominican Republic 0.266 compare
  5. 144 Algeria 0.263 compare
  6. 145 Libya 0.257 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Eswatini?
Equal resource distribution index in Eswatini was 0.269 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 0.407 in 2017.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was 0.072 in 1909.
How does Eswatini rank for equal resource distribution index?
Eswatini ranks 142nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.