Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Eswatini

Eswatini: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -11.76 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-11.76 million
Change on year
up 76.5%
World rank
50th
of 195 countries
All-time high
121.49 million
in 2017
All-time low
-131.75 million
in 2010
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Eswatini, 2005–2024

-100.0M0100.0M2005201420242005: 23.8M2006: -121.6M2007: -14.3M2008: -113.7M2009: -58.7M2010: -131.8M2011: -98.3M2012: -34.7M2013: -86.7M2014: -25.3M2015: -32.7M2016: -34.2M2017: 121.5M2018: -39.2M2019: -107.1M2020: -51.1M2021: -54.3M2022: -35.1M2023: -50.1M2024: -11.8M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Eswatini is -11.76 million, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 76.5% on the previous year and up 53.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Eswatini peaked at 121.49 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, -131.75 million, in 2010.

That places Eswatini 50th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Eswatini, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Eswatini, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 23.82 million
2006 -121.65 million -610.7%
2007 -14.33 million -88.2%
2008 -113.67 million +693.3%
2009 -58.69 million -48.4%
2010 -131.75 million +124.5%
2011 -98.31 million -25.4%
2012 -34.74 million -64.7%
2013 -86.68 million +149.5%
2014 -25.25 million -70.9%
2015 -32.72 million +29.6%
2016 -34.16 million +4.4%
2017 121.49 million -455.6%
2018 -39.19 million -132.3%
2019 -107.06 million +173.2%
2020 -51.10 million -52.3%
2021 -54.32 million +6.3%
2022 -35.06 million -35.5%
2023 -50.06 million +42.8%
2024 -11.76 million -76.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -56.90 million -121.65 million 23.82 million 5
2010s -46.84 million -131.75 million 121.49 million 10
2020s -40.46 million -54.32 million -11.76 million 5

Countries ranked near Eswatini

  1. 47 Comoros -5.35 million compare
  2. 48 Kiribati -8.06 million compare
  3. 49 Vanuatu -9.21 million compare
  4. 51 Saint Kitts and Nevis -19.47 million compare
  5. 52 Haiti -20.00 million compare
  6. 53 Micronesia, Federated States of -20.72 million compare

See the full ranking of 204 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Eswatini?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Eswatini was -11.76 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 121.49 million in 2017.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was -131.75 million in 2010.
How does Eswatini rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Eswatini ranks 50th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is up 53.4%. 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, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
204 places, 3,835 data points, 2005–2024
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