Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Eswatini
Eswatini: Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and was 29.38 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Eswatini, 1987–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and 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 investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and 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 118th of 144 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 investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6.89 million US dollar | — |
| 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% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 29.38 million US dollar is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 334.37 million US dollar, 9% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 29.38 million US dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 154.42 million US dollar, 19% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Eswatini 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +1655.4% | 1.20 million US dollar | 21.05 million US dollar |
| 2016 | +975.7% | 2.91 million US dollar | 31.25 million US dollar |
| 2018 | +256.8% | 7.84 million US dollar | 27.96 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.38 million US dollar | 6.89 million US dollar | 10.33 million US dollar | 3 |
| 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 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
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 investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Eswatini?
- Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Eswatini was 29.38 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 51.86 million US dollar in 2022.
- What is the lowest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million US dollar in 2006.
- How does Eswatini rank for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and?
- Eswatini ranks 118th out of 144 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and 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 investor in direct invesment enterprises, 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.