Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Algeria
Algeria: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 538.36 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Algeria, 1974–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in inventories in Algeria is 538.36 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 27.2% on the previous year and down 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Algeria peaked at 1.09 trillion constant LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, -9.68 billion constant LCU, in 1981.
Algeria ranks 16th of 118 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 69.63 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1975 | 75.56 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1976 | 71.40 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 44.82 billion constant LCU | -37.2% |
| 1978 | 36.68 billion constant LCU | -18.2% |
| 1979 | 109.91 billion constant LCU | +199.6% |
| 1980 | 15.42 billion constant LCU | -86.0% |
| 1981 | -9.68 billion constant LCU | -162.8% |
| 1982 | 14.52 billion constant LCU | -250.0% |
| 1983 | 16.08 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1984 | 22.68 billion constant LCU | +41.1% |
| 1985 | 12.52 billion constant LCU | -44.8% |
| 1986 | 46.02 billion constant LCU | +267.6% |
| 1987 | 107.61 billion constant LCU | +133.8% |
| 1988 | 116.22 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 111.28 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 137.97 billion constant LCU | +24.0% |
| 1991 | 164.78 billion constant LCU | +19.4% |
| 1992 | 177.79 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 180.55 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 165.59 billion constant LCU | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 184.95 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1996 | 226.56 billion constant LCU | +22.5% |
| 1997 | 255.03 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 248.65 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 271.86 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 292.51 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 196.26 billion constant LCU | -32.9% |
| 2002 | 303.87 billion constant LCU | +54.8% |
| 2003 | 388.37 billion constant LCU | +27.8% |
| 2004 | 464.71 billion constant LCU | +19.7% |
| 2005 | 506.43 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 482.94 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 539.14 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 598.88 billion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 731.27 billion constant LCU | +22.1% |
| 2010 | 779.67 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 665.93 billion constant LCU | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 779.76 billion constant LCU | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 926.06 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 989.16 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.09 trillion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 955.05 billion constant LCU | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 741.70 billion constant LCU | -22.3% |
| 2018 | 572.42 billion constant LCU | -22.8% |
| 2019 | 467.57 billion constant LCU | -18.3% |
| 2020 | 296.64 billion constant LCU | -36.6% |
| 2021 | 276.89 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 317.88 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 2023 | 423.29 billion constant LCU | +33.2% |
| 2024 | 538.36 billion constant LCU | +27.2% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 538.36 billion constant LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.23 billion constant LCU, 166.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 538.36 billion constant LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 378.85 million constant LCU, 1421.0× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +267.6% | 12.52 billion constant LCU | 46.02 billion constant LCU |
| 1982 | +250.0% | -9.68 billion constant LCU | 14.52 billion constant LCU |
| 1979 | +199.6% | 36.68 billion constant LCU | 109.91 billion constant LCU |
| 1981 | -162.8% | 15.42 billion constant LCU | -9.68 billion constant LCU |
| 1987 | +133.8% | 46.02 billion constant LCU | 107.61 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 68.00 billion constant LCU | 36.68 billion constant LCU | 109.91 billion constant LCU | 6 |
| 1980s | 45.27 billion constant LCU | -9.68 billion constant LCU | 116.22 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 201.37 billion constant LCU | 137.97 billion constant LCU | 271.86 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 450.44 billion constant LCU | 196.26 billion constant LCU | 731.27 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 797.20 billion constant LCU | 467.57 billion constant LCU | 1.09 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 370.61 billion constant LCU | 276.89 billion constant LCU | 538.36 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 13 Democratic Republic of Congo 1.15 trillion constant LCU compare
- 14 Cote d'Ivoire 852.29 billion constant LCU compare
- 15 Pakistan 697.80 billion constant LCU compare
- 17 Rwanda 364.07 billion constant LCU compare
- 18 Chad 299.39 billion constant LCU compare
- 19 Armenia 194.50 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Algeria
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -9.76 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9727 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0151 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 91.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 66.65 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.2 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Algeria?
- Changes in inventories in Algeria was 538.36 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.09 trillion constant LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.68 billion constant LCU in 1981.
- How does Algeria rank for changes in inventories?
- Algeria ranks 16th out of 118 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.