Changes in inventories in South Korea
South Korea: Changes in inventories was 7.67 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 7.67 trillion constant LCU for changes in inventories in 2025.
That represents a change of up 861.5% on the previous year and down 57.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in South Korea peaked at 38.07 trillion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -4.73 trillion constant LCU, in 2009.
South Korea ranks 5th of 117 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26.48 billion constant LCU | -34.50 billion constant LCU | 78.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 198.06 billion constant LCU | -83.50 billion constant LCU | 702.60 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.81 trillion constant LCU | 329.40 billion constant LCU | 4.47 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.59 trillion constant LCU | -1.52 trillion constant LCU | 12.79 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.00 trillion constant LCU | -4.73 trillion constant LCU | 38.07 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.84 trillion constant LCU | 2.76 trillion constant LCU | 37.03 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.31 trillion constant LCU | -1.01 trillion constant LCU | 27.11 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 27.4% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.94 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,422 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.93 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.87 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 185.85 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in South Korea?
- Changes in inventories in South Korea was 7.67 trillion 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 38.07 trillion constant LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.73 trillion constant LCU in 2009.
- How does South Korea rank for changes in inventories?
- South Korea ranks 5th out of 117 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.