Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Kiribati
Kiribati: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 5.05 million constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Kiribati, 2006–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, changes in inventories in Kiribati stood at 5.05 million constant LCU.
That represents a change of up 2,573.2% on the previous year and up 188.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Kiribati peaked at 5.11 million constant LCU in 2012 and was at its lowest, -2.21 million constant LCU, in 2015.
That places Kiribati 75th out of 118 countries with data for 2024, 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 Kiribati, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 78,300 constant LCU | — |
| 2007 | -19,300 constant LCU | -124.6% |
| 2008 | 452,200 constant LCU | -2443.0% |
| 2009 | -157,400 constant LCU | -134.8% |
| 2010 | 420,500 constant LCU | -367.2% |
| 2011 | 228,000 constant LCU | -45.8% |
| 2012 | 5.11 million constant LCU | +2140.8% |
| 2013 | 3.47 million constant LCU | -32.0% |
| 2014 | 1.75 million constant LCU | -49.6% |
| 2015 | -2.21 million constant LCU | -226.3% |
| 2016 | -1.57 million constant LCU | -28.9% |
| 2017 | 4.59 million constant LCU | -391.7% |
| 2018 | 2.05 million constant LCU | -55.2% |
| 2019 | 474,528 constant LCU | -76.9% |
| 2020 | 339,755 constant LCU | -28.4% |
| 2021 | 1.26 million constant LCU | +271.6% |
| 2022 | 3.75 million constant LCU | +197.2% |
| 2023 | 188,878 constant LCU | -95.0% |
| 2024 | 5.05 million constant LCU | +2573.2% |
Kiribati compared with similar countries
- Kiribati's 5.05 million constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 204.46 million constant LCU, 2% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Kiribati's 5.05 million constant LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 119.98 million constant LCU, 4% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Kiribati 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +2573.2% | 188,878 constant LCU | 5.05 million constant LCU |
| 2008 | +2443.0% | -19,300 constant LCU | 452,200 constant LCU |
| 2012 | +2140.8% | 228,000 constant LCU | 5.11 million constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88,450 constant LCU | -157,400 constant LCU | 452,200 constant LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.43 million constant LCU | -2.21 million constant LCU | 5.11 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.12 million constant LCU | 188,878 constant LCU | 5.05 million constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kiribati
More economy & growth data for Kiribati
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 40.32 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.6343 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0577 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 147.57 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0313 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0421 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 107.75 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Kiribati?
- Changes in inventories in Kiribati was 5.05 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 Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 5.11 million constant LCU in 2012.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.21 million constant LCU in 2015.
- How does Kiribati rank for changes in inventories?
- Kiribati ranks 75th out of 118 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati 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.