Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Gabon
Gabon: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was -1.24 billion constant LCU in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Gabon, 1980–2017
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 Gabon is -1.24 billion constant LCU, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 867.6% on the previous year and down 102.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Gabon peaked at 58.14 billion constant LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, -187.05 billion constant LCU, in 2011.
That places Gabon 98th out of 118 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1982 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1984 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1985 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1987 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1988 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1989 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1990 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1992 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1993 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1994 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1995 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1996 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1997 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1998 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1999 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2000 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | 10.18 million constant LCU | — |
| 2002 | 24.52 billion constant LCU | +240878.8% |
| 2003 | 10.68 billion constant LCU | -56.5% |
| 2004 | 1.98 billion constant LCU | -81.5% |
| 2005 | 19.05 billion constant LCU | +863.7% |
| 2006 | 32.92 billion constant LCU | +72.8% |
| 2007 | 58.14 billion constant LCU | +76.6% |
| 2008 | 30.39 billion constant LCU | -47.7% |
| 2009 | -52.39 billion constant LCU | -272.4% |
| 2010 | -105.31 billion constant LCU | +101.0% |
| 2011 | -187.05 billion constant LCU | +77.6% |
| 2012 | -60.18 billion constant LCU | -67.8% |
| 2013 | -163.03 billion constant LCU | +170.9% |
| 2014 | -62.53 billion constant LCU | -61.6% |
| 2015 | -10.00 billion constant LCU | -84.0% |
| 2016 | 161.22 million constant LCU | -101.6% |
| 2017 | -1.24 billion constant LCU | -867.6% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's -1.24 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.23 billion constant LCU. (37 countries reporting)
- Gabon's -1.24 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 232.45 million constant LCU. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Gabon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +240878.8% | 10.18 million constant LCU | 24.52 billion constant LCU |
| 2017 | -867.6% | 161.22 million constant LCU | -1.24 billion constant LCU |
| 2005 | +863.7% | 1.98 billion constant LCU | 19.05 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.53 billion constant LCU | -52.39 billion constant LCU | 58.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -73.65 billion constant LCU | -187.05 billion constant LCU | 161.22 million constant LCU | 8 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 38.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 28.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 67.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 22.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0059 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 49.13 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -14.58 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Gabon?
- Changes in inventories in Gabon was -1.24 billion constant LCU in 2017, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 58.14 billion constant LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -187.05 billion constant LCU in 2011.
- How does Gabon rank for changes in inventories?
- Gabon ranks 98th out of 118 countries with data for 2017.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 102.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.