Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in New Zealand

New Zealand: Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate was 61.8 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
61.8 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 132.4%
World rank
43rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
809.09 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-284.96 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
52
1971–2024

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

-2500250500750197119972024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in New Zealand is 61.8 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 132.4% on the previous year and up 295.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 809.09 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -284.96 % change on previous year, in 1978.

New Zealand ranks 43rd of 172 countries on this measure, in the top 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 New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 81.19 % change on previous year
1972 -183.67 % change on previous year -326.2%
1973 362.19 % change on previous year -297.2%
1974 237.21 % change on previous year -34.5%
1975 -139.59 % change on previous year -158.8%
1976 120.56 % change on previous year -186.4%
1977 125.42 % change on previous year +4.0%
1978 -284.96 % change on previous year -327.2%
1979 291.06 % change on previous year -202.1%
1980 -107.02 % change on previous year -136.8%
1981 600 % change on previous year -660.6%
1982 50.3 % change on previous year -91.6%
1983 51.21 % change on previous year +1.8%
1984 196.27 % change on previous year +283.3%
1985 -113.86 % change on previous year -158.0%
1986 481.82 % change on previous year -523.2%
1987 -170.24 % change on previous year -135.3%
1988 72.4 % change on previous year -142.5%
1990 -111.95 % change on previous year -254.6%
1991 42.86 % change on previous year -138.3%
1992 809.09 % change on previous year +1787.9%
1993 129.49 % change on previous year -84.0%
1994 -18.58 % change on previous year -114.3%
1995 1.37 % change on previous year -107.4%
1996 -31.56 % change on previous year -2399.7%
1997 0.9889 % change on previous year -103.1%
1998 -66.95 % change on previous year -6870.6%
1999 469.26 % change on previous year -800.9%
2000 -7.68 % change on previous year -101.6%
2001 32.91 % change on previous year -528.7%
2002 -41.99 % change on previous year -227.6%
2003 15.08 % change on previous year -135.9%
2004 30.58 % change on previous year +102.8%
2005 -33.09 % change on previous year -208.2%
2006 -124.09 % change on previous year +275.0%
2007 707.92 % change on previous year -670.5%
2008 -96.83 % change on previous year -113.7%
2010 201.29 % change on previous year -307.9%
2011 47.1 % change on previous year -76.6%
2012 -37.78 % change on previous year -180.2%
2013 133.71 % change on previous year -454.0%
2014 -31.67 % change on previous year -123.7%
2015 -42.22 % change on previous year +33.3%
2016 102.61 % change on previous year -343.0%
2017 45.08 % change on previous year -56.1%
2018 -32.01 % change on previous year -171.0%
2019 -45.77 % change on previous year +43.0%
2020 -150.7 % change on previous year +229.2%
2021 547.25 % change on previous year -463.1%
2022 95.53 % change on previous year -82.5%
2023 -190.77 % change on previous year -299.7%
2024 61.8 % change on previous year -132.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 67.71 % change on previous year -284.96 % change on previous year 362.19 % change on previous year 9
1980s 117.87 % change on previous year -170.24 % change on previous year 600 % change on previous year 9
1990s 122.4 % change on previous year -111.95 % change on previous year 809.09 % change on previous year 10
2000s 53.65 % change on previous year -124.09 % change on previous year 707.92 % change on previous year 9
2010s 34.04 % change on previous year -45.77 % change on previous year 201.29 % change on previous year 10
2020s 72.62 % change on previous year -190.77 % change on previous year 547.25 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 40 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 69.35 % change on previous year compare
  2. 41 El Salvador 67.14 % change on previous year compare
  3. 42 Mauritius 65.29 % change on previous year compare
  4. 44 Germany 60.87 % change on previous year compare
  5. 45 Lithuania 57.22 % change on previous year compare
  6. 46 Slovenia 54.14 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in New Zealand?
Changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in New Zealand was 61.8 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 809.09 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was -284.96 % change on previous year in 1978.
How does New Zealand rank for changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate?
New Zealand ranks 43rd out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 295.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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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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.