Economic growth in Swaziland has lagged behind that of its neighbours. Real GDP growth since 2001 has averaged 2.8%, nearly 2 percentage points lower than growth in other Southern African Customs Union (SACU) member countries. Low agricultural productivity in the SNLs, repeated droughts, the devastating effect of HIV/AIDS and an overly large and inefficient government sector are likely contributing factors. Swaziland's public finances deteriorated in the late 1990s following sizeable surpluses a decade earlier. A combination of declining revenues and increased spending led to significant budget deficits. COUNT 4
QSN1 What has the Real growth in GDP since 2001 in Swaziland in percentage? ANS1 2.8% QSN2 How much lower is the Swazi Real GDP growth in comparison to other Southern African Customs Union members is Swaziland? ANS2 nearly 2 percentage points QSN3 When did the public finances in Swaziland decline? ANS3 the late 1990s QSN4 What led to Swazi budget cuts? ANS4 declining revenues and increased spending