Changes in inventories in Congo
Congo: Changes in inventories was 19.12 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Congo, 1985–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Congo recorded 19.12 billion constant LCU for changes in inventories in 2025.
The figure is up 141.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Congo peaked at 1.07 trillion constant LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, -260.27 billion constant LCU, in 2016.
Congo ranks 35th 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 19.23 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1986 | 6.87 billion constant LCU | -64.3% |
| 1987 | -7.10 billion constant LCU | -203.3% |
| 1988 | -5.95 billion constant LCU | -16.1% |
| 1989 | -2.75 billion constant LCU | -53.8% |
| 1990 | -10.10 billion constant LCU | +267.7% |
| 1991 | 6.46 billion constant LCU | -164.0% |
| 1992 | 7.18 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1993 | 3.77 billion constant LCU | -47.5% |
| 1994 | 10.02 billion constant LCU | +165.6% |
| 1995 | 15.04 billion constant LCU | +50.1% |
| 1996 | 7.63 billion constant LCU | -49.2% |
| 1997 | 4.23 billion constant LCU | -44.6% |
| 1998 | 12.99 billion constant LCU | +207.2% |
| 1999 | 7.72 billion constant LCU | -40.5% |
| 2000 | 16.30 billion constant LCU | +111.0% |
| 2001 | 707.50 million constant LCU | -95.7% |
| 2002 | 7.93 billion constant LCU | +1021.4% |
| 2003 | 5.70 billion constant LCU | -28.1% |
| 2004 | 6.69 billion constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 88.17 billion constant LCU | +1218.1% |
| 2006 | 214.15 billion constant LCU | +142.9% |
| 2007 | 180.69 billion constant LCU | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 191.46 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 224.32 billion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 1.07 trillion constant LCU | +375.4% |
| 2011 | 124.95 billion constant LCU | -88.3% |
| 2012 | 166.92 billion constant LCU | +33.6% |
| 2013 | 67.00 million constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2014 | -55.86 billion constant LCU | -83477.6% |
| 2015 | -46.30 billion constant LCU | -17.1% |
| 2016 | -260.27 billion constant LCU | +462.1% |
| 2017 | 311.28 billion constant LCU | -219.6% |
| 2018 | 94.28 billion constant LCU | -69.7% |
| 2019 | -6.85 billion constant LCU | -107.3% |
| 2020 | 19.52 billion constant LCU | -385.0% |
| 2021 | 20.34 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 19.12 billion constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 19.12 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 19.12 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 19.12 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 19.12 billion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 204.46 million constant LCU, 93.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Congo's 19.12 billion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 232.45 million constant LCU, 82.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -83477.6% | 67.00 million constant LCU | -55.86 billion constant LCU |
| 2005 | +1218.1% | 6.69 billion constant LCU | 88.17 billion constant LCU |
| 2002 | +1021.4% | 707.50 million constant LCU | 7.93 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.06 billion constant LCU | -7.10 billion constant LCU | 19.23 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 6.49 billion constant LCU | -10.10 billion constant LCU | 15.04 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 93.61 billion constant LCU | 707.50 million constant LCU | 224.32 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 139.47 billion constant LCU | -260.27 billion constant LCU | 1.07 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.39 billion constant LCU | 19.12 billion constant LCU | 20.34 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 32 Kyrgyzstan 24.81 billion constant LCU compare
- 33 Albania 20.11 billion constant LCU compare
- 34 Botswana 19.18 billion constant LCU compare
- 36 United Arab Emirates 14.59 billion constant LCU compare
- 37 North Macedonia 12.68 billion constant LCU compare
- 38 Malaysia 8.59 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Congo?
- Changes in inventories in Congo was 19.12 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.07 trillion constant LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -260.27 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- How does Congo rank for changes in inventories?
- Congo ranks 35th out of 118 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.