Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Eswatini
Eswatini: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 92.57 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Eswatini, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Eswatini stood at 92.57.
The figure is up 215.5% on the previous year and up 262.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Eswatini peaked at 152.72 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -63.89, in 2003.
Eswatini ranks 167th of 222 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 28.46 | — |
| 1991 | 85.37 | +199.9% |
| 1992 | 84.36 | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 71.9 | -14.8% |
| 1994 | 63.27 | -12.0% |
| 1995 | 43.49 | -31.3% |
| 1996 | 21.72 | -50.1% |
| 1997 | -15.32 | -170.5% |
| 1998 | 152.72 | -1096.8% |
| 1999 | 100.39 | -34.3% |
| 2000 | 105.8 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 28.18 | -73.4% |
| 2002 | 96.44 | +242.2% |
| 2003 | -63.89 | -166.2% |
| 2004 | 69.59 | -208.9% |
| 2005 | -45.85 | -165.9% |
| 2006 | 121.04 | -364.0% |
| 2007 | 37.5 | -69.0% |
| 2008 | 105.72 | +181.9% |
| 2009 | 65.7 | -37.9% |
| 2010 | 119.64 | +82.1% |
| 2011 | 108.39 | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 31.54 | -70.9% |
| 2013 | 84.67 | +168.5% |
| 2014 | 25.54 | -69.8% |
| 2015 | 41.32 | +61.8% |
| 2016 | 21.38 | -48.2% |
| 2017 | -56.01 | -361.9% |
| 2018 | 36.47 | -165.1% |
| 2019 | 130.22 | +257.0% |
| 2020 | 35.89 | -72.4% |
| 2021 | 117.47 | +227.4% |
| 2022 | 14.55 | -87.6% |
| 2023 | 29.34 | +101.7% |
| 2024 | 92.57 | +215.5% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 92.57 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 936.46, 10% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 92.57 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 596.7, 16% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +1096.8% | -15.32 | 152.72 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63.64 | -15.32 | 152.72 | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.02 | -63.89 | 121.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.32 | -56.01 | 130.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.96 | 14.55 | 117.47 | 5 |
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 foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Eswatini?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Eswatini was 92.57 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 152.72 in 1998.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was -63.89 in 2003.
- How does Eswatini rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Eswatini ranks 167th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 262.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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