Moving to Japan from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Swaziland to Japan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Swaziland to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Swaziland to Japan, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
27 ↑ 23% vs 2022

people moved from Swaziland to Japan · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Japan?

Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Swaziland to Japan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
JP
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
JP
2.7

Japan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
JP
$5,365
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
JP
26.1

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
JP
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
JP
7.8t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Japan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
JP
37.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
JP
36.0%

Japan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
JP
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
JP
$46,300

Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
JP
1.9

Japan generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Data: Swaziland Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tokyo Rain: 62.9 in/yr (1598 mm)
69° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Tokyo
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 53°/37°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 73°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 63°/49°F (17°/9°C)
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Month Lobamba Tokyo
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Japan Meteorological Agency Japan Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter Japan.
Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Japan passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Japan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Japan has 37.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Japan safe for expats?

Japan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Japan compared to Swaziland?

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

What's the weather like in Japan compared to Swaziland?

The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Japan?

The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ JP
Population 1,121,761 124,214,766
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages English, Swazi Japanese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110