Direct investment in Tonga

Tonga: Direct investment was 42.72 million US dollar in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
42.72 million US dollar
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
145th
of 165 countries
All-time high
51.13 million US dollar
in 2021
All-time low
6.31 million US dollar
in 2015
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Direct investment in Tonga, 2010–2024

10.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M50.0M2010201720242010: 6.3M US dollar2011: 7.3M US dollar2012: 7.1M US dollar2013: 10.0M US dollar2014: 11.0M US dollar2015: 6.3M US dollar2016: 16.4M US dollar2017: 35.3M US dollar2018: 37.6M US dollar2019: 47.2M US dollar2020: 48.3M US dollar2021: 51.1M US dollar2022: 48.3M US dollar2023: 43.8M US dollar2024: 42.7M US dollar

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment in Tonga is 42.72 million US dollar, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 287.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment in Tonga peaked at 51.13 million US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.31 million US dollar, in 2015.

That places Tonga 145th out of 165 countries with data for 2024, 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
2010s 18.46 million US dollar 6.31 million US dollar 47.16 million US dollar 10
2020s 46.85 million US dollar 42.72 million US dollar 51.13 million US dollar 5

Countries ranked near Tonga

  1. 142 Sudan 54.24 million US dollar compare
  2. 143 Lesotho 49.78 million US dollar compare
  3. 144 Sint Maarten 49.58 million US dollar compare
  4. 146 Guyana 39.70 million US dollar compare
  5. 147 Nauru 37.46 million US dollar compare
  6. 148 Vanuatu 29.64 million US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 167 places β†’

More economy & growth data for Tonga

All data for Tonga β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment in Tonga?
Direct investment in Tonga was 42.72 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment recorded in Tonga?
The highest recorded value was 51.13 million US dollar in 2021.
What is the lowest direct investment recorded in Tonga?
The lowest recorded value was 6.31 million US dollar in 2015.
How does Tonga rank for direct investment?
Tonga ranks 145th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment rising or falling in Tonga?
Over the last ten years it is up 287.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tonga data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar)
Unit
US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
167 places, 4,054 data points, 1948–2025
Last refreshed

The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.