Changes in inventories in Belgium
Belgium: Changes in inventories was 13.44 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13.44 billion current US$
Change on year
up 626.9%
World rank
15th
of 186 countries
All-time high
20.38 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
-2.54 billion current US$
in 2009
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Changes in inventories in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories in Belgium stood at 13.44 billion current US$.
The figure is up 626.9% on the previous year and up 1,610.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Belgium peaked at 20.38 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, -2.54 billion current US$, in 2009.
Belgium ranks 15th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.54 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 1.47 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 807.65 million current US$ | -45.1% |
| 1973 | 2.20 billion current US$ | +172.1% |
| 1974 | 4.16 billion current US$ | +89.5% |
| 1975 | -610.84 million current US$ | -114.7% |
| 1976 | 961.48 million current US$ | -257.4% |
| 1977 | 1.49 billion current US$ | +55.3% |
| 1978 | 1.29 billion current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1979 | 3.55 billion current US$ | +176.4% |
| 1980 | 4.26 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1981 | 1.77 billion current US$ | -58.6% |
| 1982 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 1983 | -562.37 million current US$ | -124.8% |
| 1984 | 2.42 billion current US$ | -530.9% |
| 1985 | -307.48 million current US$ | -112.7% |
| 1986 | -1.19 billion current US$ | +286.3% |
| 1987 | 837.43 million current US$ | -170.5% |
| 1988 | 1.84 billion current US$ | +119.4% |
| 1989 | 1.35 billion current US$ | -26.5% |
| 1990 | -68.29 million current US$ | -105.1% |
| 1991 | 497.89 million current US$ | -829.1% |
| 1992 | 851.77 million current US$ | +71.1% |
| 1993 | 1.56 billion current US$ | +82.8% |
| 1994 | 5.43 billion current US$ | +248.8% |
| 1995 | 1.61 billion current US$ | -70.3% |
| 1996 | 1.25 billion current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1997 | 1.13 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 1.47 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1999 | 1.35 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2000 | 3.02 billion current US$ | +123.9% |
| 2001 | 576.61 million current US$ | -80.9% |
| 2002 | 131.72 million current US$ | -77.2% |
| 2003 | 1.50 billion current US$ | +1036.2% |
| 2004 | 4.45 billion current US$ | +197.3% |
| 2005 | 5.89 billion current US$ | +32.4% |
| 2006 | 6.72 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 6.17 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2008 | 9.41 billion current US$ | +52.5% |
| 2009 | -2.54 billion current US$ | -127.0% |
| 2010 | 2.20 billion current US$ | -186.5% |
| 2011 | 8.91 billion current US$ | +305.6% |
| 2012 | 3.81 billion current US$ | -57.2% |
| 2013 | 2.90 billion current US$ | -23.9% |
| 2014 | 2.25 billion current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2015 | 785.53 million current US$ | -65.0% |
| 2016 | 3.14 billion current US$ | +299.5% |
| 2017 | 4.15 billion current US$ | +32.1% |
| 2018 | 9.64 billion current US$ | +132.5% |
| 2019 | 2.39 billion current US$ | -75.3% |
| 2020 | 183.78 million current US$ | -92.3% |
| 2021 | 3.18 billion current US$ | +1628.2% |
| 2022 | 20.38 billion current US$ | +541.7% |
| 2023 | 7.30 billion current US$ | -64.2% |
| 2024 | 1.85 billion current US$ | -74.7% |
| 2025 | 13.44 billion current US$ | +626.9% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 13.44 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 285.44 million current US$, 47.1× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 13.44 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 767.84 million current US$, 17.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Belgium changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +1628.2% | 183.78 million current US$ | 3.18 billion current US$ |
| 2003 | +1036.2% | 131.72 million current US$ | 1.50 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.69 billion current US$ | -610.84 million current US$ | 4.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.27 billion current US$ | -1.19 billion current US$ | 4.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.51 billion current US$ | -68.29 million current US$ | 5.43 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.53 billion current US$ | -2.54 billion current US$ | 9.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.02 billion current US$ | 785.53 million current US$ | 9.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.72 billion current US$ | 183.78 million current US$ | 20.38 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Belgium?
- Changes in inventories in Belgium was 13.44 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 20.38 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.54 billion current US$ in 2009.
- How does Belgium rank for changes in inventories?
- Belgium ranks 15th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,610.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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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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.