Changes in inventories in Albania
Albania: Changes in inventories was 161.21 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Albania, 1980–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, changes in inventories in Albania stood at 161.21 million current US$.
The figure is up 181.0% on the previous year and down 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Albania peaked at 280.17 million current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, -250.31 million current US$, in 2009.
Albania ranks 93rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories in Albania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10.42 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 76.69 million current US$ | +635.9% |
| 1982 | 89.16 million current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1983 | 12.82 million current US$ | -85.6% |
| 1984 | -100.70 million current US$ | -885.5% |
| 1985 | 9.09 million current US$ | -109.0% |
| 1986 | -1.25 million current US$ | -113.7% |
| 1987 | -85.62 million current US$ | +6750.0% |
| 1988 | -55.88 million current US$ | -34.7% |
| 1989 | 9.00 million current US$ | -116.1% |
| 1990 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1995 | -205.15 million current US$ | — |
| 1996 | -54.35 million current US$ | -73.5% |
| 1997 | -24.23 million current US$ | -55.4% |
| 1998 | 15.08 million current US$ | -162.2% |
| 1999 | -1.44 million current US$ | -109.6% |
| 2000 | 59.38 million current US$ | -4212.4% |
| 2001 | 54.94 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 115.26 million current US$ | +109.8% |
| 2003 | 31.20 million current US$ | -72.9% |
| 2004 | -136.22 million current US$ | -536.7% |
| 2005 | -5.66 million current US$ | -95.8% |
| 2006 | -94.65 million current US$ | +1573.5% |
| 2007 | -86.29 million current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2008 | -232.86 million current US$ | +169.9% |
| 2009 | -250.31 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 280.17 million current US$ | -211.9% |
| 2011 | 278.58 million current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 133.72 million current US$ | -52.0% |
| 2013 | 159.92 million current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2014 | 235.99 million current US$ | +47.6% |
| 2015 | 198.71 million current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2016 | 142.38 million current US$ | -28.4% |
| 2017 | 185.34 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2018 | 185.43 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 106.40 million current US$ | -42.6% |
| 2020 | 155.58 million current US$ | +46.2% |
| 2021 | 262.76 million current US$ | +68.9% |
| 2022 | 210.63 million current US$ | -19.8% |
| 2023 | -199.02 million current US$ | -194.5% |
| 2024 | 161.21 million current US$ | -181.0% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 161.21 million current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 259.88 million current US$, 62% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Albania's 161.21 million current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 767.84 million current US$, 21% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | -6750.0% | -1.25 million current US$ | -85.62 million current US$ |
| 2000 | +4212.4% | -1.44 million current US$ | 59.38 million current US$ |
| 2006 | -1573.5% | -5.66 million current US$ | -94.65 million current US$ |
| 1984 | -885.5% | 12.82 million current US$ | -100.70 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -3.63 million current US$ | -100.70 million current US$ | 89.16 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -27.01 million current US$ | -205.15 million current US$ | 15.08 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -54.52 million current US$ | -250.31 million current US$ | 115.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 190.66 million current US$ | 106.40 million current US$ | 280.17 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.23 million current US$ | -199.02 million current US$ | 262.76 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More economy & growth data for Albania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.74 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.47 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 341.64 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 145.41 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0606 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 788.1 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 32.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Albania?
- Changes in inventories in Albania was 161.21 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 280.17 million current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was -250.31 million current US$ in 2009.
- How does Albania rank for changes in inventories?
- Albania ranks 93rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (current US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.