Changes in inventories in Tonga
Tonga: Changes in inventories was 2.67 million constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Tonga, 1994–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Tonga recorded 2.67 million constant LCU for changes in inventories in 2024.
The figure is up 211.2% on the previous year and down 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Tonga peaked at 60.64 million constant LCU in 2012 and was at its lowest, -11.96 million constant LCU, in 1997.
Tonga ranks 76th of 118 countries on this measure, 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 in Tonga, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -3.88 million constant LCU | — |
| 1995 | 4.47 million constant LCU | -215.1% |
| 1996 | 4.83 million constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1997 | -11.96 million constant LCU | -347.3% |
| 1998 | 4.35 million constant LCU | -136.4% |
| 1999 | -2.09 million constant LCU | -148.0% |
| 2000 | 4.41 million constant LCU | -311.4% |
| 2001 | 2.50 million constant LCU | -43.4% |
| 2002 | 2.50 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.95 million constant LCU | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 2.66 million constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 2.62 million constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 2.71 million constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 2.55 million constant LCU | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 2.56 million constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 2.82 million constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 2.87 million constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 4.06 million constant LCU | +41.3% |
| 2012 | 60.64 million constant LCU | +1392.4% |
| 2013 | 10.82 million constant LCU | -82.2% |
| 2014 | 8.65 million constant LCU | -20.0% |
| 2015 | 18.25 million constant LCU | +110.9% |
| 2016 | 4.85 million constant LCU | -73.4% |
| 2017 | 12.23 million constant LCU | +152.2% |
| 2018 | 20.81 million constant LCU | +70.1% |
| 2019 | 10.67 million constant LCU | -48.7% |
| 2020 | 12.35 million constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 2021 | 16.45 million constant LCU | +33.2% |
| 2022 | -3.87 million constant LCU | -123.6% |
| 2023 | -2.40 million constant LCU | -38.1% |
| 2024 | 2.67 million constant LCU | -211.2% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 2.67 million constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.23 billion constant LCU, 0% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 2.67 million constant LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 119.98 million constant LCU, 2% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Tonga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1392.4% | 4.06 million constant LCU | 60.64 million constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -712,433 constant LCU | -11.96 million constant LCU | 4.83 million constant LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.83 million constant LCU | 2.50 million constant LCU | 4.41 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.38 million constant LCU | 2.87 million constant LCU | 60.64 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.04 million constant LCU | -3.87 million constant LCU | 16.45 million constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 73 Tajikistan 12.49 million constant LCU compare
- 74 Sao Tome and Principe 5.29 million constant LCU compare
- 75 Kiribati 5.05 million constant LCU compare
- 77 Yemen 1.00 million constant LCU compare
- 78 Haiti 999,500 constant LCU compare
- 79 Seychelles 100 constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Tonga
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.3875 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.25 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12.03 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -560.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0187 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -115.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Tonga?
- Changes in inventories in Tonga was 2.67 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 Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 60.64 million constant LCU in 2012.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.96 million constant LCU in 1997.
- How does Tonga rank for changes in inventories?
- Tonga ranks 76th out of 118 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.