Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Thailand
Thailand: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 146.30 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Thailand, 1995–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Thailand is 146.30 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 21.3% on the previous year and up 231.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Thailand peaked at 146.30 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 364.99 million US dollar, in 1995.
Thailand ranks 33rd of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 364.99 million US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 481.00 million US dollar | +31.8% |
| 1997 | 401.00 million US dollar | -16.6% |
| 1998 | 410.00 million US dollar | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 418.00 million US dollar | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 2.03 billion US dollar | +385.4% |
| 2001 | 2.18 billion US dollar | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 2.45 billion US dollar | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 3.05 billion US dollar | +24.6% |
| 2004 | 3.57 billion US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 4.45 billion US dollar | +24.7% |
| 2006 | 6.33 billion US dollar | +42.2% |
| 2007 | 8.31 billion US dollar | +31.2% |
| 2008 | 9.99 billion US dollar | +20.3% |
| 2009 | 12.59 billion US dollar | +26.1% |
| 2010 | 16.60 billion US dollar | +31.8% |
| 2011 | 23.80 billion US dollar | +43.4% |
| 2012 | 30.49 billion US dollar | +28.1% |
| 2013 | 33.47 billion US dollar | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 39.04 billion US dollar | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 44.19 billion US dollar | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 54.69 billion US dollar | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 72.25 billion US dollar | +32.1% |
| 2018 | 77.59 billion US dollar | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 85.93 billion US dollar | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 101.87 billion US dollar | +18.6% |
| 2021 | 102.02 billion US dollar | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 106.98 billion US dollar | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 114.72 billion US dollar | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 120.62 billion US dollar | +5.1% |
| 2025 | 146.30 billion US dollar | +21.3% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 146.30 billion US dollar is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.72 billion US dollar, 84.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 146.30 billion US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.79 billion US dollar, 82.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +385.4% | 418.00 million US dollar | 2.03 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 415.00 million US dollar | 364.99 million US dollar | 481.00 million US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.49 billion US dollar | 2.03 billion US dollar | 12.59 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.80 billion US dollar | 16.60 billion US dollar | 85.93 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 115.42 billion US dollar | 101.87 billion US dollar | 146.30 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More economy & growth data for Thailand
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 9.33 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0162 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 130.33 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 18.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 31.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0327 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 263.07 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.13 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Thailand?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Thailand was 146.30 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 146.30 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 364.99 million US dollar in 1995.
- How does Thailand rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Thailand ranks 33rd out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.