Changes in inventories in Ecuador
Ecuador: Changes in inventories was 699.38 million constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Ecuador, 2000–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories in Ecuador stood at 699.38 million constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 413.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Ecuador peaked at 6.89 billion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -7.86 billion constant LCU, in 2016.
Ecuador ranks 58th 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 Ecuador, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 304.62 million constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | 3.10 billion constant LCU | +916.6% |
| 2002 | 3.65 billion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 2003 | 23.93 million constant LCU | -99.3% |
| 2004 | 413.65 million constant LCU | +1628.9% |
| 2005 | 1.94 billion constant LCU | +369.5% |
| 2006 | 3.00 billion constant LCU | +54.6% |
| 2007 | 3.30 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 6.89 billion constant LCU | +108.7% |
| 2009 | 4.90 billion constant LCU | -28.9% |
| 2010 | 5.75 billion constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 5.08 billion constant LCU | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 1.42 billion constant LCU | -72.0% |
| 2013 | 998.79 million constant LCU | -29.8% |
| 2014 | 1.90 billion constant LCU | +90.6% |
| 2015 | -223.02 million constant LCU | -111.7% |
| 2016 | -7.86 billion constant LCU | +3425.9% |
| 2017 | 1.63 billion constant LCU | -120.7% |
| 2018 | 1.67 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 427.46 million constant LCU | -74.4% |
| 2020 | -464.85 million constant LCU | -208.7% |
| 2021 | 1.84 billion constant LCU | -496.0% |
| 2022 | 2.38 billion constant LCU | +29.1% |
| 2023 | 1.07 billion constant LCU | -54.9% |
| 2024 | 683.89 million constant LCU | -36.2% |
| 2025 | 699.38 million constant LCU | +2.3% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 699.38 million constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.23 billion constant LCU, 22% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 699.38 million constant LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 425.04 million constant LCU, 1.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Ecuador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -3425.9% | -223.02 million constant LCU | -7.86 billion constant LCU |
| 2004 | +1628.9% | 23.93 million constant LCU | 413.65 million constant LCU |
| 2001 | +916.6% | 304.62 million constant LCU | 3.10 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.75 billion constant LCU | 23.93 million constant LCU | 6.89 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.08 billion constant LCU | -7.86 billion constant LCU | 5.75 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.03 billion constant LCU | -464.85 million constant LCU | 2.38 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More economy & growth data for Ecuador
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 191.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.01 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 71.04 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 41.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Ecuador?
- Changes in inventories in Ecuador was 699.38 million 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 6.89 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.86 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- How does Ecuador rank for changes in inventories?
- Ecuador ranks 58th out of 118 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 413.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.