Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate was 35.46 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
35.46 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
52nd
of 172 countries
All-time high
751.51 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-289.23 % change on previous year
in 1965
Years of data
54
1961–2025
Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka stood at 35.46 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 383.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 751.51 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -289.23 % change on previous year, in 1965.
That places Sri Lanka 52nd out of 172 countries with data for 2025, 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 358.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -108.66 % change on previous year | -130.3% |
| 1964 | -90.09 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1965 | -289.23 % change on previous year | +221.1% |
| 1966 | 126.67 % change on previous year | -143.8% |
| 1967 | 37.5 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1969 | -117.42 % change on previous year | -413.1% |
| 1971 | 12.17 % change on previous year | -110.4% |
| 1972 | 67.44 % change on previous year | +454.0% |
| 1973 | -91.9 % change on previous year | -236.3% |
| 1975 | -42.2 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 1976 | -31.75 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1977 | -25.58 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1978 | -85.27 % change on previous year | +233.3% |
| 1979 | 751.51 % change on previous year | -981.4% |
| 1980 | 476.51 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 1981 | -79.57 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1982 | -25.08 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 1983 | -184.68 % change on previous year | +636.5% |
| 1984 | 171.43 % change on previous year | -192.8% |
| 1985 | 50 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1986 | -39.11 % change on previous year | -178.2% |
| 1987 | 8.03 % change on previous year | -120.5% |
| 1988 | 306.08 % change on previous year | +3712.1% |
| 1989 | -21.3 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 1990 | 119.45 % change on previous year | -660.9% |
| 1991 | -8.48 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 1992 | 236.84 % change on previous year | -2893.7% |
| 1993 | -43.75 % change on previous year | -118.5% |
| 1994 | 25 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 1995 | -57.78 % change on previous year | -331.1% |
| 1996 | 190 % change on previous year | -428.8% |
| 1997 | -91.65 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 1998 | -23.91 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 1999 | -45.71 % change on previous year | +91.2% |
| 2000 | -57.89 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | -28.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 51.41 % change on previous year | -277.3% |
| 2005 | 54.97 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 7.76 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2007 | 26.61 % change on previous year | +243.1% |
| 2008 | -13.57 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 2009 | -65.97 % change on previous year | +386.1% |
| 2016 | 7.34 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 2017 | 42.71 % change on previous year | +482.2% |
| 2018 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2019 | -14.89 % change on previous year | +817.2% |
| 2020 | 27.59 % change on previous year | -285.3% |
| 2021 | 64.71 % change on previous year | +134.5% |
| 2022 | -59.63 % change on previous year | -192.2% |
| 2023 | 119.83 % change on previous year | -301.0% |
| 2024 | 32.77 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2025 | 35.46 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -11.88 % change on previous year | -289.23 % change on previous year | 358.06 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1970s | 69.3 % change on previous year | -91.9 % change on previous year | 751.51 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 66.23 % change on previous year | -184.68 % change on previous year | 476.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 30 % change on previous year | -91.65 % change on previous year | 236.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.85 % change on previous year | -65.97 % change on previous year | 54.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.38 % change on previous year | -14.89 % change on previous year | 42.71 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | 36.79 % change on previous year | -59.63 % change on previous year | 119.83 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 49 Mexico 53.03 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Morocco 51.64 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Saudi Arabia 47.1 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Iran, Islamic Republic of 32.13 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Republic of Moldova 29.87 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Guinea-Bissau 29.58 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.07 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -7.82 Percent per annum (2022)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 22.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2965 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 1,483 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 22.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 89.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 446,273 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 9.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2244 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 35.46 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 751.51 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -289.23 % change on previous year in 1965.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 52nd out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 383.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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- 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.