Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in South Korea
South Korea: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 7.67 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.67 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 861.5%
World rank
5th
of 118 countries
All-time high
38.07 trillion constant LCU
in 2008
All-time low
-4.73 trillion constant LCU
in 2009
Years of data
66
1960–2025
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 118 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.50 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 15.70 billion constant LCU | +248.9% |
| 1962 | -34.50 billion constant LCU | -319.7% |
| 1963 | 66.10 billion constant LCU | -291.6% |
| 1964 | 66.40 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 37.10 billion constant LCU | -44.1% |
| 1966 | 11.70 billion constant LCU | -68.5% |
| 1967 | 13.30 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1968 | 6.50 billion constant LCU | -51.1% |
| 1969 | 78.00 billion constant LCU | +1100.0% |
| 1970 | 60.90 billion constant LCU | -21.9% |
| 1971 | 127.90 billion constant LCU | +110.0% |
| 1972 | -83.50 billion constant LCU | -165.3% |
| 1973 | 107.40 billion constant LCU | -228.6% |
| 1974 | 451.90 billion constant LCU | +320.8% |
| 1975 | 271.10 billion constant LCU | -40.0% |
| 1976 | 61.70 billion constant LCU | -77.2% |
| 1977 | 203.00 billion constant LCU | +229.0% |
| 1978 | 77.60 billion constant LCU | -61.8% |
| 1979 | 702.60 billion constant LCU | +805.4% |
| 1980 | 329.40 billion constant LCU | -53.1% |
| 1981 | 801.90 billion constant LCU | +143.4% |
| 1982 | 1.16 trillion constant LCU | +44.9% |
| 1983 | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 1.74 trillion constant LCU | +51.4% |
| 1986 | 1.99 trillion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 1.89 trillion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 3.45 trillion constant LCU | +82.1% |
| 1989 | 4.47 trillion constant LCU | +29.6% |
| 1990 | 2.34 trillion constant LCU | -47.5% |
| 1991 | 5.58 trillion constant LCU | +137.9% |
| 1992 | 3.56 trillion constant LCU | -36.1% |
| 1993 | 2.86 trillion constant LCU | -19.7% |
| 1994 | 5.05 trillion constant LCU | +76.4% |
| 1995 | 5.05 trillion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 12.79 trillion constant LCU | +153.5% |
| 1997 | 9.81 trillion constant LCU | -23.4% |
| 1998 | -1.52 trillion constant LCU | -115.5% |
| 1999 | 10.35 trillion constant LCU | -779.8% |
| 2000 | 10.81 trillion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 7.42 trillion constant LCU | -31.4% |
| 2002 | 10.67 trillion constant LCU | +43.9% |
| 2003 | 8.09 trillion constant LCU | -24.2% |
| 2004 | 13.65 trillion constant LCU | +68.7% |
| 2005 | 22.11 trillion constant LCU | +62.0% |
| 2006 | 26.00 trillion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 27.89 trillion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 38.07 trillion constant LCU | +36.5% |
| 2009 | -4.73 trillion constant LCU | -112.4% |
| 2010 | 24.29 trillion constant LCU | -613.6% |
| 2011 | 37.03 trillion constant LCU | +52.5% |
| 2012 | 27.39 trillion constant LCU | -26.0% |
| 2013 | 17.33 trillion constant LCU | -36.7% |
| 2014 | 11.83 trillion constant LCU | -31.8% |
| 2015 | 17.84 trillion constant LCU | +50.8% |
| 2016 | 2.76 trillion constant LCU | -84.5% |
| 2017 | 4.46 trillion constant LCU | +61.7% |
| 2018 | 16.50 trillion constant LCU | +269.7% |
| 2019 | 18.98 trillion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 2020 | 9.96 trillion constant LCU | -47.5% |
| 2021 | 9.29 trillion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 20.86 trillion constant LCU | +124.4% |
| 2023 | 27.11 trillion constant LCU | +30.0% |
| 2024 | -1.01 trillion constant LCU | -103.7% |
| 2025 | 7.67 trillion constant LCU | -861.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 7.67 trillion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 283.86 million constant LCU, 27011.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 7.67 trillion constant LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 119.98 million constant LCU, 63906.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in South Korea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +1100.0% | 6.50 billion constant LCU | 78.00 billion constant LCU |
| 2025 | +861.5% | -1.01 trillion constant LCU | 7.67 trillion constant LCU |
| 1979 | +805.4% | 77.60 billion constant LCU | 702.60 billion constant LCU |
| 1999 | +779.8% | -1.52 trillion constant LCU | 10.35 trillion constant LCU |
| 2010 | +613.6% | -4.73 trillion constant LCU | 24.29 trillion constant LCU |
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
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -49.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 307.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 224.29 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 168.75 units per person (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 118 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.