Changes in inventories in Bhutan
Bhutan: Changes in inventories was 909.10 million constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Bhutan, 1990–2024
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 Bhutan is 909.10 million constant LCU, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 25.1% on the previous year and up 134.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Bhutan peaked at 1.98 billion constant LCU in 1994 and was at its lowest, -2.95 billion constant LCU, in 2007.
Bhutan ranks 56th of 118 countries on this measure, 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 in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.42 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | -635.64 million constant LCU | -144.9% |
| 1992 | -379.94 million constant LCU | -40.2% |
| 1993 | -635.87 million constant LCU | +67.4% |
| 1994 | 1.98 billion constant LCU | -412.0% |
| 1995 | 787.29 million constant LCU | -60.3% |
| 1996 | -218.31 million constant LCU | -127.7% |
| 1997 | -194.69 million constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1998 | -1.32 billion constant LCU | +576.6% |
| 1999 | -2.42 billion constant LCU | +84.0% |
| 2000 | -973.39 million constant LCU | -59.8% |
| 2001 | 533.69 million constant LCU | -154.8% |
| 2002 | -455.25 million constant LCU | -185.3% |
| 2003 | -272.02 million constant LCU | -40.2% |
| 2004 | 996.36 million constant LCU | -466.3% |
| 2005 | 483.28 million constant LCU | -51.5% |
| 2006 | 399.61 million constant LCU | -17.3% |
| 2007 | -2.95 billion constant LCU | -838.6% |
| 2008 | 1.22 billion constant LCU | -141.4% |
| 2009 | -507.22 million constant LCU | -141.5% |
| 2010 | 644.26 million constant LCU | -227.0% |
| 2011 | -515.20 million constant LCU | -180.0% |
| 2012 | -106.98 million constant LCU | -79.2% |
| 2013 | -691.17 million constant LCU | +546.1% |
| 2014 | -2.66 billion constant LCU | +285.1% |
| 2015 | -413.63 million constant LCU | -84.5% |
| 2016 | 1.01 billion constant LCU | -344.1% |
| 2017 | -249.24 million constant LCU | -124.7% |
| 2018 | 624.24 million constant LCU | -350.5% |
| 2019 | 456.46 million constant LCU | -26.9% |
| 2020 | 667.71 million constant LCU | +46.3% |
| 2021 | 315.74 million constant LCU | -52.7% |
| 2022 | 1.10 billion constant LCU | +248.1% |
| 2023 | 1.21 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2024 | 909.10 million constant LCU | -25.1% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 909.10 million constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 204.46 million constant LCU, 4.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 909.10 million constant LCU is above the median for South Asia, which is 909.10 million constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -161.79 million constant LCU | -2.42 billion constant LCU | 1.98 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -152.31 million constant LCU | -2.95 billion constant LCU | 1.22 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -190.32 million constant LCU | -2.66 billion constant LCU | 1.01 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 841.19 million constant LCU | 315.74 million constant LCU | 1.21 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More economy & growth data for Bhutan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.82 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -72.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 26.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3328 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 1,495 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 24.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Bhutan?
- Changes in inventories in Bhutan was 909.10 million 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.98 billion constant LCU in 1994.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.95 billion constant LCU in 2007.
- How does Bhutan rank for changes in inventories?
- Bhutan ranks 56th out of 118 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.