Changes in inventories in Japan
Japan: Changes in inventories was -852.70 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-852.70 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 117.6%
World rank
183rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
3.05 trillion current LCU
in 2008
All-time low
-5.12 trillion current LCU
in 2009
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Changes in inventories in Japan, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in inventories in Japan is -852.70 billion current LCU, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 117.6% on the previous year and down 202.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Japan peaked at 3.05 trillion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -5.12 trillion current LCU, in 2009.
Japan ranks 183rd of 186 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 in Japan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 869.37 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 397.28 billion current LCU | -54.3% |
| 1972 | 423.14 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 618.32 billion current LCU | +46.1% |
| 1974 | 1.14 trillion current LCU | +83.9% |
| 1975 | 123.95 billion current LCU | -89.1% |
| 1976 | 334.07 billion current LCU | +169.5% |
| 1977 | 395.91 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 302.96 billion current LCU | -23.5% |
| 1979 | 568.38 billion current LCU | +87.6% |
| 1980 | 494.17 billion current LCU | -13.1% |
| 1981 | 433.72 billion current LCU | -12.2% |
| 1982 | 436.28 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 181.00 billion current LCU | -58.5% |
| 1984 | 469.20 billion current LCU | +159.2% |
| 1985 | 686.00 billion current LCU | +46.2% |
| 1986 | 592.98 billion current LCU | -13.6% |
| 1987 | 290.93 billion current LCU | -50.9% |
| 1988 | 778.50 billion current LCU | +167.6% |
| 1989 | 899.94 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 723.98 billion current LCU | -19.6% |
| 1991 | 880.08 billion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1992 | 338.17 billion current LCU | -61.6% |
| 1993 | 133.79 billion current LCU | -60.4% |
| 1994 | 50.50 billion current LCU | -62.3% |
| 1995 | 1.68 trillion current LCU | +3220.0% |
| 1996 | 2.53 trillion current LCU | +50.8% |
| 1997 | 2.95 trillion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 1.65 trillion current LCU | -44.2% |
| 1999 | -3.84 trillion current LCU | -333.2% |
| 2000 | -369.10 billion current LCU | -90.4% |
| 2001 | 145.10 billion current LCU | -139.3% |
| 2002 | -1.88 trillion current LCU | -1392.4% |
| 2003 | -267.60 billion current LCU | -85.7% |
| 2004 | 1.59 trillion current LCU | -694.4% |
| 2005 | 663.70 billion current LCU | -58.3% |
| 2006 | 189.40 billion current LCU | -71.5% |
| 2007 | 1.88 trillion current LCU | +893.6% |
| 2008 | 3.05 trillion current LCU | +61.8% |
| 2009 | -5.12 trillion current LCU | -268.0% |
| 2010 | 44.50 billion current LCU | -100.9% |
| 2011 | 942.60 billion current LCU | +2018.2% |
| 2012 | 1.14 trillion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 2013 | -753.60 billion current LCU | -166.0% |
| 2014 | -282.20 billion current LCU | -62.6% |
| 2015 | 984.90 billion current LCU | -449.0% |
| 2016 | 620.70 billion current LCU | -37.0% |
| 2017 | 1.21 trillion current LCU | +95.1% |
| 2018 | 2.29 trillion current LCU | +89.4% |
| 2019 | 837.90 billion current LCU | -63.5% |
| 2020 | -1.39 trillion current LCU | -265.5% |
| 2021 | 1.42 trillion current LCU | -202.3% |
| 2022 | 2.78 trillion current LCU | +96.3% |
| 2023 | -391.80 billion current LCU | -114.1% |
| 2024 | -852.70 billion current LCU | +117.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's -852.70 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 300.00 million current LCU. (69 countries reporting)
- Japan's -852.70 billion current LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 43.12 million current LCU. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +3220.0% | 50.50 billion current LCU | 1.68 trillion current LCU |
| 2011 | +2018.2% | 44.50 billion current LCU | 942.60 billion current LCU |
| 2002 | -1392.4% | 145.10 billion current LCU | -1.88 trillion current LCU |
| 2007 | +893.6% | 189.40 billion current LCU | 1.88 trillion current LCU |
| 2004 | +694.4% | -267.60 billion current LCU | 1.59 trillion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 517.02 billion current LCU | 123.95 billion current LCU | 1.14 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 526.27 billion current LCU | 181.00 billion current LCU | 899.94 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 708.83 billion current LCU | -3.84 trillion current LCU | 2.95 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -11.17 billion current LCU | -5.12 trillion current LCU | 3.05 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 704.11 billion current LCU | -753.60 billion current LCU | 2.29 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 314.48 billion current LCU | -1.39 trillion current LCU | 2.78 trillion current LCU | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Japan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.03 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.4463 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 217.76 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0491 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,765 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 45.81 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 142.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0103 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 371.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Japan?
- Changes in inventories in Japan was -852.70 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.05 trillion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.12 trillion current LCU in 2009.
- How does Japan rank for changes in inventories?
- Japan ranks 183rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 202.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Changes in inventories (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.