Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Nepal
Nepal: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 189.17 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Nepal, 2001–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories in Nepal stood at 189.17 billion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.5% on the previous year and up 167.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Nepal peaked at 258.90 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, -9.78 billion constant LCU, in 2016.
That places Nepal 20th out of 118 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.22 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2002 | -28.07 million constant LCU | -100.4% |
| 2003 | 1.16 billion constant LCU | -4225.9% |
| 2004 | 7.85 billion constant LCU | +577.7% |
| 2005 | 12.82 billion constant LCU | +63.3% |
| 2006 | 10.22 billion constant LCU | -20.2% |
| 2007 | 10.60 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 29.17 billion constant LCU | +175.3% |
| 2009 | 36.25 billion constant LCU | +24.3% |
| 2010 | 58.88 billion constant LCU | +62.4% |
| 2011 | 59.68 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 72.37 billion constant LCU | +21.3% |
| 2013 | 79.34 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 101.09 billion constant LCU | +27.4% |
| 2015 | 70.77 billion constant LCU | -30.0% |
| 2016 | -9.78 billion constant LCU | -113.8% |
| 2017 | 167.96 billion constant LCU | -1818.1% |
| 2018 | 191.03 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 210.55 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2020 | -775.13 million constant LCU | -100.4% |
| 2021 | 166.78 billion constant LCU | -21616.7% |
| 2022 | 258.90 billion constant LCU | +55.2% |
| 2023 | 194.71 billion constant LCU | -24.8% |
| 2024 | 129.08 billion constant LCU | -33.7% |
| 2025 | 189.17 billion constant LCU | +46.5% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 189.17 billion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 204.46 million constant LCU, 925.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 189.17 billion constant LCU is above the median for South Asia, which is 909.10 million constant LCU, 208.1× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Nepal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +21616.7% | -775.13 million constant LCU | 166.78 billion constant LCU |
| 2003 | +4225.9% | -28.07 million constant LCU | 1.16 billion constant LCU |
| 2017 | +1818.1% | -9.78 billion constant LCU | 167.96 billion constant LCU |
| 2004 | +577.7% | 1.16 billion constant LCU | 7.85 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.81 billion constant LCU | -28.07 million constant LCU | 36.25 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 100.19 billion constant LCU | -9.78 billion constant LCU | 210.55 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 156.31 billion constant LCU | -775.13 million constant LCU | 258.90 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 25.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -15.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 4.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -19.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 3.52 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 Nepal?
- Changes in inventories in Nepal was 189.17 billion 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 258.90 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.78 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- How does Nepal rank for changes in inventories?
- Nepal ranks 20th out of 118 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.