Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Argentina
Argentina: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 3.23 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Argentina, 1960–2025
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 Argentina is 3.23 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 150.7% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Argentina peaked at 12.45 billion constant LCU in 1997 and was at its lowest, -4.61 billion constant LCU, in 2019.
That places Argentina 44th out of 118 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.53 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 3.95 billion constant LCU | -28.5% |
| 1962 | 3.18 billion constant LCU | -19.6% |
| 1963 | 514.29 million constant LCU | -83.8% |
| 1964 | 8.50 billion constant LCU | +1551.9% |
| 1965 | 8.26 billion constant LCU | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 6.14 billion constant LCU | -25.6% |
| 1967 | 5.91 billion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 4.34 billion constant LCU | -26.7% |
| 1969 | 5.42 billion constant LCU | +25.1% |
| 1970 | 5.92 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1971 | 8.59 billion constant LCU | +45.1% |
| 1972 | 8.62 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 10.27 billion constant LCU | +19.1% |
| 1974 | 8.22 billion constant LCU | -19.9% |
| 1975 | 9.59 billion constant LCU | +16.7% |
| 1976 | 7.53 billion constant LCU | -21.4% |
| 1977 | 9.15 billion constant LCU | +21.5% |
| 1978 | 4.47 billion constant LCU | -51.1% |
| 1979 | 8.02 billion constant LCU | +79.3% |
| 1980 | 8.46 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 7.19 billion constant LCU | -15.0% |
| 1982 | 5.76 billion constant LCU | -19.9% |
| 1983 | 5.78 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 5.54 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 4.76 billion constant LCU | -14.1% |
| 1986 | 5.29 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 5.97 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1988 | 5.76 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 4.52 billion constant LCU | -21.6% |
| 1990 | 3.75 billion constant LCU | -16.9% |
| 1991 | 4.88 billion constant LCU | +29.9% |
| 1992 | 6.47 billion constant LCU | +32.6% |
| 1993 | 7.86 billion constant LCU | +21.5% |
| 1994 | 8.12 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 7.46 billion constant LCU | -8.2% |
| 1996 | 11.37 billion constant LCU | +52.5% |
| 1997 | 12.45 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 11.59 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 5.53 billion constant LCU | -52.3% |
| 2000 | 7.81 billion constant LCU | +41.2% |
| 2001 | 9.76 billion constant LCU | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 5.34 billion constant LCU | -45.3% |
| 2003 | 8.33 billion constant LCU | +55.9% |
| 2004 | 8.04 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 8.43 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 2.22 billion constant LCU | -73.7% |
| 2007 | 2.55 billion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 239.07 million constant LCU | -90.6% |
| 2009 | -483.59 million constant LCU | -302.3% |
| 2010 | 5.88 billion constant LCU | -1314.9% |
| 2011 | 5.14 billion constant LCU | -12.5% |
| 2012 | -1.75 billion constant LCU | -134.0% |
| 2013 | 1.50 billion constant LCU | -185.5% |
| 2014 | 2.18 billion constant LCU | +45.7% |
| 2015 | 3.77 billion constant LCU | +72.9% |
| 2016 | 4.56 billion constant LCU | +20.9% |
| 2017 | 8.01 billion constant LCU | +75.8% |
| 2018 | 1.05 billion constant LCU | -86.9% |
| 2019 | -4.61 billion constant LCU | -539.7% |
| 2020 | 3.38 billion constant LCU | -173.5% |
| 2021 | 386.89 million constant LCU | -88.6% |
| 2022 | 2.02 billion constant LCU | +423.3% |
| 2023 | 2.48 billion constant LCU | +22.7% |
| 2024 | 1.29 billion constant LCU | -48.1% |
| 2025 | 3.23 billion constant LCU | +150.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 3.23 billion constant LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.23 billion constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 3.23 billion constant LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 425.04 million constant LCU, 7.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Argentina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +1551.9% | 514.29 million constant LCU | 8.50 billion constant LCU |
| 2010 | +1314.9% | -483.59 million constant LCU | 5.88 billion constant LCU |
| 2019 | -539.7% | 1.05 billion constant LCU | -4.61 billion constant LCU |
| 2022 | +423.3% | 386.89 million constant LCU | 2.02 billion constant LCU |
| 2009 | -302.3% | 239.07 million constant LCU | -483.59 million constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.17 billion constant LCU | 514.29 million constant LCU | 8.50 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.04 billion constant LCU | 4.47 billion constant LCU | 10.27 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.90 billion constant LCU | 4.52 billion constant LCU | 8.46 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.95 billion constant LCU | 3.75 billion constant LCU | 12.45 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.22 billion constant LCU | -483.59 million constant LCU | 9.76 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.57 billion constant LCU | -4.61 billion constant LCU | 8.01 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.13 billion constant LCU | 386.89 million constant LCU | 3.38 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Argentina
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 60.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.47 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 52.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.08 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 37.75 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Argentina?
- Changes in inventories in Argentina was 3.23 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 12.45 billion constant LCU in 1997.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.61 billion constant LCU in 2019.
- How does Argentina rank for changes in inventories?
- Argentina ranks 44th out of 118 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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.