Consulate of Italy in Mbabane, Eswatini
- Address: Plot 179, 1st Street; Matsapha; P.O. Box 31, Mbabane
- Phone: +25186201, +26825186200, +26876022882
- Email: mbabane.onorario@esteri.it (verified), italianconsularswd@gmail.com (verified)
1 mission of Italy in Eswatini: Consulate of Italy in Mbabane, Eswatini. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Italy is an appealing destination for travelers from Eswatini, thanks to its rich history and culture. With millions of tourists each year, its famous cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence attract global visitors. Among the 300,000 Swazis who travel abroad annually, a portion may find Italy particularly interesting to explore.
Italy is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Eswatini. According to the Global Peace Index, Italy ranks 33rd out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety compared to Eswatini, which ranks 101st. While Italy is ranked 34th among 40 European countries for safety when walking alone at night, it is still much safer than Eswatini based on crime statistics. The murder rate in Italy is significantly lower at 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Eswatini's rate of 12.7. In terms of organized crime, Italy faces challenges with mafia groups, ranking 9.0 on a scale where 1 is best and 10 is worst, while Eswatini has a lower score of 1.5. However, various crime indices indicate that Italy has higher levels of state crime and foreign crime compared to Eswatini. Overall, while both countries have their security concerns, Italy is statistically safer for tourists than Eswatini.