Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Japan

Japan: Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate was -117.64 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-117.64 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
151st
of 172 countries
All-time high
893.61 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-333.22 % change on previous year
in 1999
Years of data
51
1971–2024

Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Japan, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Japan stood at -117.64 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 288.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 893.61 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -333.22 % change on previous year, in 1999.

Japan ranks 151st of 172 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Japan, year by year

Annual values for Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Japan, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -54.3 % change on previous year
1972 6.51 % change on previous year -112.0%
1973 46.13 % change on previous year +608.7%
1974 83.86 % change on previous year +81.8%
1975 -89.1 % change on previous year -206.3%
1976 169.51 % change on previous year -290.3%
1977 18.51 % change on previous year -89.1%
1978 -23.48 % change on previous year -226.8%
1979 87.61 % change on previous year -473.2%
1980 -13.06 % change on previous year -114.9%
1981 -12.23 % change on previous year -6.3%
1982 0.5916 % change on previous year -104.8%
1983 -58.51 % change on previous year -9990.4%
1984 159.23 % change on previous year -372.1%
1985 46.21 % change on previous year -71.0%
1986 -13.56 % change on previous year -129.3%
1987 -50.94 % change on previous year +275.7%
1988 167.59 % change on previous year -429.0%
1989 15.6 % change on previous year -90.7%
1990 -19.55 % change on previous year -225.3%
1991 21.56 % change on previous year -210.3%
1992 -61.58 % change on previous year -385.6%
1993 -60.44 % change on previous year -1.8%
1994 -62.25 % change on previous year +3.0%
1996 50.78 % change on previous year -181.6%
1997 16.71 % change on previous year -67.1%
1998 -44.2 % change on previous year -364.5%
1999 -333.22 % change on previous year +653.9%
2000 90.39 % change on previous year -127.1%
2001 139.31 % change on previous year +54.1%
2003 85.73 % change on previous year -38.5%
2004 694.36 % change on previous year +709.9%
2005 -58.27 % change on previous year -108.4%
2006 -71.46 % change on previous year +22.6%
2007 893.61 % change on previous year -1350.5%
2008 61.82 % change on previous year -93.1%
2009 -267.99 % change on previous year -533.5%
2010 100.87 % change on previous year -137.6%
2012 21.16 % change on previous year -79.0%
2013 -165.98 % change on previous year -884.2%
2014 62.55 % change on previous year -137.7%
2015 449.01 % change on previous year +617.8%
2016 -36.98 % change on previous year -108.2%
2017 95.09 % change on previous year -357.1%
2018 89.39 % change on previous year -6.0%
2019 -63.46 % change on previous year -171.0%
2020 -265.46 % change on previous year +318.3%
2021 202.31 % change on previous year -176.2%
2022 96.34 % change on previous year -52.4%
2023 -114.07 % change on previous year -218.4%
2024 -117.64 % change on previous year +3.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 27.25 % change on previous year -89.1 % change on previous year 169.51 % change on previous year 9
1980s 24.09 % change on previous year -58.51 % change on previous year 167.59 % change on previous year 10
1990s -54.69 % change on previous year -333.22 % change on previous year 50.78 % change on previous year 9
2000s 174.17 % change on previous year -267.99 % change on previous year 893.61 % change on previous year 9
2010s 61.29 % change on previous year -165.98 % change on previous year 449.01 % change on previous year 9
2020s -39.7 % change on previous year -265.46 % change on previous year 202.31 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 149 San Marino -106.18 % change on previous year compare
  2. 150 Republic of Korea -113.27 % change on previous year compare
  3. 152 Dominican Republic -120.19 % change on previous year compare
  4. 153 Uzbekistan -123.63 % change on previous year compare
  5. 154 Norway -123.71 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Japan?
Changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Japan was -117.64 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 893.61 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -333.22 % change on previous year in 1999.
How does Japan rank for changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Japan ranks 151st out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 288.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
172 places, 6,851 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.