Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate was 98.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
98.25 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 148.3%
World rank
29th
of 172 countries
All-time high
683.23 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-541.79 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
59
1961–2025
Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 98.25 % change on previous year for changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 148.3% on the previous year and down 61.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 683.23 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -541.79 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places South Africa 29th out of 172 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -6.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -14.68 % change on previous year | +143.3% |
| 1963 | 151.61 % change on previous year | -1132.9% |
| 1964 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 1965 | -12.89 % change on previous year | +235.1% |
| 1966 | -69.39 % change on previous year | +438.4% |
| 1967 | 671.67 % change on previous year | -1068.0% |
| 1968 | -30.45 % change on previous year | -104.5% |
| 1969 | 30.75 % change on previous year | -201.0% |
| 1970 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 1971 | 40.51 % change on previous year | +1450.4% |
| 1972 | -128.5 % change on previous year | -417.2% |
| 1973 | 150.87 % change on previous year | -217.4% |
| 1975 | -62.2 % change on previous year | -141.2% |
| 1976 | -244.97 % change on previous year | +293.8% |
| 1977 | 26.09 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 1978 | -27.65 % change on previous year | -206.0% |
| 1979 | 80.85 % change on previous year | -392.4% |
| 1981 | 62.57 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1982 | -156.01 % change on previous year | -349.3% |
| 1983 | 65.05 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 1984 | 128.51 % change on previous year | +97.6% |
| 1986 | 67.81 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 1987 | -200.84 % change on previous year | -396.2% |
| 1988 | 120.58 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 1989 | 55.56 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1990 | -541.79 % change on previous year | -1075.2% |
| 1991 | 97.9 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 1993 | -2.95 % change on previous year | -103.0% |
| 1994 | 386.08 % change on previous year | -13169.5% |
| 1995 | 54.07 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1996 | -56.94 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 1997 | -79.08 % change on previous year | +38.9% |
| 1998 | -164.94 % change on previous year | +108.6% |
| 2000 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2001 | -65.39 % change on previous year | +1011.9% |
| 2002 | 459.37 % change on previous year | -802.5% |
| 2003 | 8.6 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 2004 | 98.77 % change on previous year | +1048.9% |
| 2005 | -40.88 % change on previous year | -141.4% |
| 2006 | 32.11 % change on previous year | -178.5% |
| 2007 | -69.14 % change on previous year | -315.3% |
| 2008 | -219.78 % change on previous year | +217.9% |
| 2009 | -136.45 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 2010 | 105.14 % change on previous year | -177.1% |
| 2012 | -33.29 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
| 2013 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 2014 | -66.18 % change on previous year | +4404.0% |
| 2015 | 257.44 % change on previous year | -489.0% |
| 2016 | -182.97 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 2017 | 147 % change on previous year | -180.3% |
| 2018 | 23.79 % change on previous year | -83.8% |
| 2019 | 48.54 % change on previous year | +104.0% |
| 2020 | -508.38 % change on previous year | -1147.4% |
| 2021 | 78.93 % change on previous year | -115.5% |
| 2022 | 683.23 % change on previous year | +765.6% |
| 2023 | -67.64 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2024 | -203.46 % change on previous year | +200.8% |
| 2025 | 98.25 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79.64 % change on previous year | -69.39 % change on previous year | 671.67 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -18.04 % change on previous year | -244.97 % change on previous year | 150.87 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 17.9 % change on previous year | -200.84 % change on previous year | 128.51 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -38.46 % change on previous year | -541.79 % change on previous year | 386.08 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 6.13 % change on previous year | -219.78 % change on previous year | 459.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.11 % change on previous year | -182.97 % change on previous year | 257.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 13.49 % change on previous year | -508.38 % change on previous year | 683.23 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 26 Sweden 112.17 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 100 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Solomon Islands 99.25 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Sierra Leone 96.52 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Ecuador 95.41 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Chile 93.91 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1387 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 915.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 16,372 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.7139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1196 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa was 98.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 683.23 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -541.79 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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How this figure is calculated
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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- Changes in inventories Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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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.