Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 232.45 million constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Zimbabwe, 2009–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 232.45 million constant LCU for changes in inventories in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 6,419.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.52 billion constant LCU in 2021 and was at its lowest, -437.58 million constant LCU, in 2018.
That places Zimbabwe 64th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -182.43 million constant LCU | — |
| 2010 | -145.02 million constant LCU | -20.5% |
| 2011 | -249.47 million constant LCU | +72.0% |
| 2012 | 262.68 million constant LCU | -205.3% |
| 2013 | -3.26 million constant LCU | -101.2% |
| 2014 | -3.68 million constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 2015 | -5.08 million constant LCU | +38.1% |
| 2016 | -6.84 million constant LCU | +34.6% |
| 2017 | -4.69 million constant LCU | -31.4% |
| 2018 | -437.58 million constant LCU | +9228.2% |
| 2019 | -392.00 million constant LCU | -10.4% |
| 2020 | 572.77 million constant LCU | -246.1% |
| 2021 | 1.52 billion constant LCU | +165.6% |
| 2022 | 16.40 million constant LCU | -98.9% |
| 2023 | 234.79 million constant LCU | +1331.5% |
| 2024 | 232.45 million constant LCU | -1.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 232.45 million constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 204.46 million constant LCU, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 232.45 million constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 232.45 million constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -9228.2% | -4.69 million constant LCU | -437.58 million constant LCU |
| 2023 | +1331.5% | 16.40 million constant LCU | 234.79 million constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -182.43 million constant LCU | -182.43 million constant LCU | -182.43 million constant LCU | 1 |
| 2010s | -98.49 million constant LCU | -437.58 million constant LCU | 262.68 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 515.59 million constant LCU | 16.40 million constant LCU | 1.52 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -67.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 139.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.1973 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 128.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.1441 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 Zimbabwe?
- Changes in inventories in Zimbabwe was 232.45 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 billion constant LCU in 2021.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -437.58 million constant LCU in 2018.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for changes in inventories?
- Zimbabwe ranks 64th out of 118 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,419.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.