Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate was 35.98 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
35.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 18.1%
World rank
51st
of 172 countries
All-time high
880.26 % change on previous year
in 1968
All-time low
-336.54 % change on previous year
in 1965
Years of data
55
1961–2025
Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 35.98 % change on previous year for changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 18.1% on the previous year and up 16,854.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 880.26 % change on previous year in 1968 and was at its lowest, -336.54 % change on previous year, in 1965.
Sri Lanka ranks 51st of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 358.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -108.48 % change on previous year | -130.3% |
| 1964 | -90.09 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 1965 | -336.54 % change on previous year | +273.6% |
| 1966 | 126.67 % change on previous year | -137.6% |
| 1967 | 34.67 % change on previous year | -72.6% |
| 1968 | 880.26 % change on previous year | +2438.9% |
| 1969 | -117.42 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1971 | 12.55 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 1972 | 66.32 % change on previous year | +428.4% |
| 1973 | -92.44 % change on previous year | -239.4% |
| 1975 | -45.17 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 1976 | -43.11 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1977 | -29.44 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1978 | -91.63 % change on previous year | +211.2% |
| 1979 | 753.7 % change on previous year | -922.6% |
| 1980 | 443.03 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 1981 | -82.45 % change on previous year | -118.6% |
| 1982 | -30.69 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 1983 | -174.89 % change on previous year | +469.8% |
| 1984 | 166.07 % change on previous year | -195.0% |
| 1985 | 40.5 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 1986 | -40.98 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
| 1987 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1988 | 275.83 % change on previous year | +9686.0% |
| 1989 | -30.55 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 1990 | 97.48 % change on previous year | -419.0% |
| 1991 | -11.38 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 1992 | 217.94 % change on previous year | -2015.8% |
| 1993 | -48.98 % change on previous year | -122.5% |
| 1994 | 22.22 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 1995 | -59.29 % change on previous year | -366.8% |
| 1996 | 168.91 % change on previous year | -384.9% |
| 1997 | -92.18 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 1998 | -30.51 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 1999 | -50.19 % change on previous year | +64.5% |
| 2000 | -60.89 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 2001 | -15.2 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2003 | -29.62 % change on previous year | +94.9% |
| 2004 | 44.42 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 2005 | 56.03 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 2007 | 18.98 % change on previous year | +355.2% |
| 2008 | -11.75 % change on previous year | -161.9% |
| 2009 | -67.93 % change on previous year | +478.3% |
| 2016 | 0.2122 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 2017 | 36.3 % change on previous year | +17001.9% |
| 2018 | -7.73 % change on previous year | -121.3% |
| 2019 | -22.62 % change on previous year | +192.8% |
| 2020 | 22.95 % change on previous year | -201.5% |
| 2021 | 53.64 % change on previous year | +133.7% |
| 2022 | -75.26 % change on previous year | -240.3% |
| 2023 | 117.83 % change on previous year | -256.6% |
| 2024 | 43.93 % change on previous year | -62.7% |
| 2025 | 35.98 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 93.39 % change on previous year | -336.54 % change on previous year | 880.26 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 66.35 % change on previous year | -92.44 % change on previous year | 753.7 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 56.87 % change on previous year | -174.89 % change on previous year | 443.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.4 % change on previous year | -92.18 % change on previous year | 217.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -6.86 % change on previous year | -67.93 % change on previous year | 56.03 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.54 % change on previous year | -22.62 % change on previous year | 36.3 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | 33.18 % change on previous year | -75.26 % change on previous year | 117.83 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 48 Nepal 49.77 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Saudi Arabia 47.1 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Mexico 45.61 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Guinea-Bissau 35.01 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Republic of Moldova 33.02 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Algeria 30.95 % 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 us$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 35.98 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 880.26 % change on previous year in 1968.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -336.54 % change on previous year in 1965.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 51st out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16,854.8%. 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.