Changes in inventories (current US$) in Somalia
Somalia: Changes in inventories (current US$) was 5.50 million current US$ in 1990. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Somalia, 1970–1990
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 1990, changes in inventories in Somalia stood at 5.50 million current US$.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 233.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Somalia peaked at 111.36 million current US$ in 1976 and was at its lowest, -28.81 million current US$, in 1983.
That places Somalia 117th out of 186 countries with data for 1990, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (current US$) in Somalia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.57 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 8.98 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 10.03 million current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 15.28 million current US$ | +52.4% |
| 1974 | 16.04 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 51.47 million current US$ | +220.8% |
| 1976 | 111.36 million current US$ | +116.4% |
| 1977 | 25.72 million current US$ | -76.9% |
| 1978 | 34.74 million current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1979 | -7.55 million current US$ | -121.7% |
| 1980 | -4.13 million current US$ | -45.2% |
| 1981 | 31.01 million current US$ | -850.0% |
| 1982 | 32.57 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1983 | -28.81 million current US$ | -188.4% |
| 1984 | 11.35 million current US$ | -139.4% |
| 1985 | 24.54 million current US$ | +116.3% |
| 1986 | 9.30 million current US$ | -62.1% |
| 1987 | 48.47 million current US$ | +421.0% |
| 1988 | 46.72 million current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 5.46 million current US$ | -88.3% |
| 1990 | 5.50 million current US$ | +0.8% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 5.50 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 108.59 million current US$, 5% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 5.50 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.74 million current US$, 25% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (current US$) in Somalia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +850.0% | -4.13 million current US$ | 31.01 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.46 million current US$ | -7.55 million current US$ | 111.36 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.65 million current US$ | -28.81 million current US$ | 48.47 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.50 million current US$ | 5.50 million current US$ | 5.50 million current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More economy & growth data for Somalia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -2.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 25.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0238 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 15.71 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 19.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0174 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 11.47 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Somalia?
- Changes in inventories in Somalia was 5.50 million current US$ in 1990, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 111.36 million current US$ in 1976.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.81 million current US$ in 1983.
- How does Somalia rank for changes in inventories?
- Somalia ranks 117th out of 186 countries with data for 1990.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.