Changes in inventories in Japan
Japan: Changes in inventories was -5.63 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Japan, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in inventories in Japan is -5.63 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 102.0% on the previous year and down 111.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Japan peaked at 29.46 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, -54.67 billion current US$, in 2009.
Japan ranks 185th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.82 billion current US$ | 417.65 million current US$ | 3.89 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.96 billion current US$ | 762.05 million current US$ | 6.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.02 billion current US$ | -33.71 billion current US$ | 24.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -637.08 million current US$ | -54.67 billion current US$ | 29.46 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.93 billion current US$ | -7.72 billion current US$ | 20.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.54 billion current US$ | -12.98 billion current US$ | 21.18 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Japan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.9% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 38,619 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 18.8% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 4.76 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 38,619 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 149.66 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.25 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -28.09 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.66 trillion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Japan?
- Changes in inventories in Japan was -5.63 billion 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 29.46 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -54.67 billion current US$ in 2009.
- How does Japan rank for changes in inventories?
- Japan ranks 185th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 111.5%. 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 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.