Eswatini's Nathan Kirsh: Billionaire with $7.8 Billion Wealth

In 2026, Eswatini is highlighted as having its only billionaire, Nathan Kirsh, who is listed on Forbes' global billionaire list with an estimated net worth of $7.8 billion. Kirsh's wealth stems from his establishment of Jetro, a wholesale distribution company based in the United States, which supplies food goods to small retail and independent restaurants.

He began building his fortune in the late 1950s with a corn mill business in Swaziland (now Eswatini) and has since expanded into food distribution, supermarkets, and real estate investments across several countries, creating a global retail and real estate empire. As of March 6, 2026, Eswatini's population is estimated at 1.27 million people, and Kirsh's success exemplifies the potential for wealth creation in the region, which is projected to grow significantly in the coming decades.