Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Eswatini
Eswatini: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 29.38 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
29.38 million US dollar
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
130th
of 158 countries
All-time high
51.86 million US dollar
in 2022
All-time low
1.20 million US dollar
in 2006
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Eswatini, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Eswatini stood at 29.38 million US dollar.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 911.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Eswatini peaked at 51.86 million US dollar in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.20 million US dollar, in 2006.
Eswatini ranks 130th of 158 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 17.35 million US dollar | — |
| 1982 | 14.68 million US dollar | -15.4% |
| 1983 | 12.28 million US dollar | -16.4% |
| 1984 | 8.67 million US dollar | -29.4% |
| 1985 | 5.40 million US dollar | -37.7% |
| 1986 | 6.27 million US dollar | +16.3% |
| 1987 | 6.89 million US dollar | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 7.91 million US dollar | +14.7% |
| 1989 | 10.33 million US dollar | +30.7% |
| 1990 | 10.22 million US dollar | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 9.77 million US dollar | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 8.09 million US dollar | -17.2% |
| 1993 | 6.36 million US dollar | -21.4% |
| 1994 | 6.97 million US dollar | +9.6% |
| 1995 | 10.17 million US dollar | +45.9% |
| 1996 | 11.90 million US dollar | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 5.14 million US dollar | -56.8% |
| 1998 | 5.03 million US dollar | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 3.41 million US dollar | -32.2% |
| 2000 | 2.17 million US dollar | -36.5% |
| 2001 | 1.36 million US dollar | -37.2% |
| 2002 | 1.44 million US dollar | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 1.46 million US dollar | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 1.71 million US dollar | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 1.62 million US dollar | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 1.20 million US dollar | -26.2% |
| 2007 | 21.05 million US dollar | +1655.4% |
| 2008 | 19.36 million US dollar | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 26.44 million US dollar | +36.6% |
| 2010 | 27.97 million US dollar | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 23.23 million US dollar | -17.0% |
| 2012 | 11.41 million US dollar | -50.9% |
| 2013 | 21.95 million US dollar | +92.3% |
| 2014 | 16.42 million US dollar | -25.2% |
| 2015 | 2.91 million US dollar | -82.3% |
| 2016 | 31.25 million US dollar | +975.7% |
| 2017 | 7.84 million US dollar | -74.9% |
| 2018 | 27.96 million US dollar | +256.8% |
| 2019 | 35.69 million US dollar | +27.7% |
| 2020 | 51.66 million US dollar | +44.7% |
| 2021 | 29.91 million US dollar | -42.1% |
| 2022 | 51.86 million US dollar | +73.4% |
| 2023 | 25.38 million US dollar | -51.1% |
| 2024 | 29.82 million US dollar | +17.5% |
| 2025 | 29.38 million US dollar | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.97 million US dollar | 5.40 million US dollar | 17.35 million US dollar | 9 |
| 1990s | 7.71 million US dollar | 3.41 million US dollar | 11.90 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.78 million US dollar | 1.20 million US dollar | 26.44 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.66 million US dollar | 2.91 million US dollar | 35.69 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.33 million US dollar | 25.38 million US dollar | 51.86 million US dollar | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Eswatini
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 63.77 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0131 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 51.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 75.53 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 168.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0155 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 60.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1104 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 431.74 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Eswatini?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Eswatini was 29.38 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 51.86 million US dollar in 2022.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million US dollar in 2006.
- How does Eswatini rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Eswatini ranks 130th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 911.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.