Changes in inventories in Zambia
Zambia: Changes in inventories was 552.94 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Zambia, 2010–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, changes in inventories in Zambia stood at 552.94 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 60.0% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Zambia peaked at 2.24 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 374.24 million current US$, in 2016.
Zambia ranks 62nd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 807.13 million current US$ | — |
| 2011 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +42.8% |
| 2012 | 1.95 billion current US$ | +69.0% |
| 2013 | 2.24 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2014 | 822.79 million current US$ | -63.3% |
| 2015 | 924.85 million current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 374.24 million current US$ | -59.5% |
| 2017 | 567.81 million current US$ | +51.7% |
| 2018 | 929.05 million current US$ | +63.6% |
| 2019 | 817.04 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 439.30 million current US$ | -46.2% |
| 2021 | 631.17 million current US$ | +43.7% |
| 2022 | 547.17 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 1.38 billion current US$ | +152.4% |
| 2024 | 552.94 million current US$ | -60.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 552.94 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.39 million current US$, 31.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 552.94 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.74 million current US$, 25.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.06 billion current US$ | 374.24 million current US$ | 2.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 710.32 million current US$ | 439.30 million current US$ | 1.38 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More economy & growth data for Zambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.92 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 310.54 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0123 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.57 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.36 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 268.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0932 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 110.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Zambia?
- Changes in inventories in Zambia was 552.94 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.24 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 374.24 million current US$ in 2016.
- How does Zambia rank for changes in inventories?
- Zambia ranks 62nd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.