Changes in inventories in Portugal
Portugal: Changes in inventories was 1.18 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.18 billion current US$
Change on year
up 528.1%
World rank
50th
of 186 countries
All-time high
2.06 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
-1.07 billion current US$
in 2003
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Changes in inventories in Portugal, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories in Portugal stood at 1.18 billion current US$.
The figure is up 528.1% on the previous year and up 108.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Portugal peaked at 2.06 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, -1.07 billion current US$, in 2003.
Portugal ranks 50th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 193.63 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 13.93 million current US$ | -92.8% |
| 1972 | 28.43 million current US$ | +104.1% |
| 1973 | 308.11 million current US$ | +983.8% |
| 1974 | 272.19 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1975 | -941.46 million current US$ | -445.9% |
| 1976 | -186.31 million current US$ | -80.2% |
| 1977 | 326.35 million current US$ | -275.2% |
| 1978 | 359.03 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1979 | 471.57 million current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1980 | 861.92 million current US$ | +82.8% |
| 1981 | 725.14 million current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1982 | 557.17 million current US$ | -23.2% |
| 1983 | -208.63 million current US$ | -137.4% |
| 1984 | -256.98 million current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1985 | -240.92 million current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 11.12 million current US$ | -104.6% |
| 1987 | 544.93 million current US$ | +4798.5% |
| 1988 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +109.1% |
| 1989 | 682.17 million current US$ | -40.1% |
| 1990 | 792.07 million current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1991 | 498.81 million current US$ | -37.0% |
| 1992 | 895.71 million current US$ | +79.6% |
| 1993 | -8.91 million current US$ | -101.0% |
| 1994 | 485.68 million current US$ | -5553.0% |
| 1995 | 1.08 billion current US$ | +121.8% |
| 1996 | 716.85 million current US$ | -33.4% |
| 1997 | 616.66 million current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1998 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +94.7% |
| 1999 | 1.83 billion current US$ | +52.6% |
| 2000 | 917.52 million current US$ | -49.9% |
| 2001 | 943.53 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 63.66 million current US$ | -93.3% |
| 2003 | -1.07 billion current US$ | -1776.1% |
| 2004 | 758.01 million current US$ | -171.0% |
| 2005 | 457.70 million current US$ | -39.6% |
| 2006 | 820.04 million current US$ | +79.2% |
| 2007 | 1.42 billion current US$ | +73.1% |
| 2008 | 1.92 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2009 | -878.57 million current US$ | -145.9% |
| 2010 | 1.31 billion current US$ | -249.7% |
| 2011 | 435.06 million current US$ | -66.9% |
| 2012 | -269.60 million current US$ | -162.0% |
| 2013 | -334.10 million current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2014 | 537.59 million current US$ | -260.9% |
| 2015 | 565.10 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 622.29 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 796.49 million current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2018 | 1.68 billion current US$ | +111.5% |
| 2019 | 805.45 million current US$ | -52.2% |
| 2020 | -178.46 million current US$ | -122.2% |
| 2021 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -719.5% |
| 2022 | 2.06 billion current US$ | +85.9% |
| 2023 | 33.11 million current US$ | -98.4% |
| 2024 | -275.83 million current US$ | -933.2% |
| 2025 | 1.18 billion current US$ | -528.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.18 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 285.44 million current US$, 4.1× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.18 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 767.84 million current US$, 1.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +5553.0% | -8.91 million current US$ | 485.68 million current US$ |
| 1987 | +4798.5% | 11.12 million current US$ | 544.93 million current US$ |
| 2003 | -1776.1% | 63.66 million current US$ | -1.07 billion current US$ |
| 1973 | +983.8% | 28.43 million current US$ | 308.11 million current US$ |
| 2024 | -933.2% | 33.11 million current US$ | -275.83 million current US$ |
| 2021 | +719.5% | -178.46 million current US$ | 1.11 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 84.55 million current US$ | -941.46 million current US$ | 471.57 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 381.52 million current US$ | -256.98 million current US$ | 1.14 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 810.58 million current US$ | -8.91 million current US$ | 1.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 535.02 million current US$ | -1.07 billion current US$ | 1.92 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 615.79 million current US$ | -334.10 million current US$ | 1.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 653.50 million current US$ | -275.83 million current US$ | 2.06 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Portugal?
- Changes in inventories in Portugal was 1.18 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 2.06 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.07 billion current US$ in 2003.
- How does Portugal rank for changes in inventories?
- Portugal ranks 50th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.