Changes in inventories in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Changes in inventories was 382.14 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
382.14 million current US$
Change on year
up 206.5%
World rank
73rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
1.69 billion current US$
in 2017
All-time low
-392.25 million current US$
in 2012
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Changes in inventories in Zimbabwe, 1960–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 382.14 million current US$ for changes in inventories in 2024.
That represents a change of up 206.5% on the previous year and up 6,545.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.69 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, -392.25 million current US$, in 2012.
Zimbabwe ranks 73rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.71 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 17.67 million current US$ | +931.9% |
| 1962 | 17.06 million current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1963 | -14.16 million current US$ | -183.0% |
| 1964 | 4.90 million current US$ | -134.6% |
| 1965 | 24.98 million current US$ | +409.9% |
| 1966 | 55.22 million current US$ | +121.0% |
| 1967 | 76.56 million current US$ | +38.7% |
| 1968 | 75.05 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1969 | 67.40 million current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1970 | 64.69 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 83.78 million current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1972 | 190.86 million current US$ | +127.8% |
| 1973 | 110.79 million current US$ | -42.0% |
| 1974 | 157.48 million current US$ | +42.1% |
| 1975 | 92.05 million current US$ | -41.5% |
| 1976 | -86.73 million current US$ | -194.2% |
| 1977 | 58.44 million current US$ | -167.4% |
| 1978 | -111.79 million current US$ | -291.3% |
| 1979 | -75.35 million current US$ | -32.6% |
| 1980 | 189.41 million current US$ | -351.4% |
| 1981 | 289.20 million current US$ | +52.7% |
| 1982 | 58.06 million current US$ | -79.9% |
| 1983 | -290.37 million current US$ | -600.2% |
| 1984 | 1.85 million current US$ | -100.6% |
| 1985 | 199.77 million current US$ | +10719.0% |
| 1986 | 186.10 million current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1987 | -79.48 million current US$ | -142.7% |
| 1988 | 244.91 million current US$ | -408.1% |
| 1989 | 85.23 million current US$ | -65.2% |
| 1990 | -73.19 million current US$ | -185.9% |
| 1991 | -128.25 million current US$ | +75.2% |
| 1992 | -143.50 million current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1993 | -53.75 million current US$ | -62.5% |
| 1994 | 162.50 million current US$ | -402.3% |
| 1995 | -349.75 million current US$ | -315.2% |
| 1996 | 43.00 million current US$ | -112.3% |
| 1997 | 7.25 million current US$ | -83.1% |
| 1998 | 9.50 million current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1999 | 812.50 million current US$ | +8452.6% |
| 2000 | 118.50 million current US$ | -85.4% |
| 2001 | -125.50 million current US$ | -205.9% |
| 2002 | -328.25 million current US$ | +161.6% |
| 2003 | -333.25 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2004 | -34.75 million current US$ | -89.6% |
| 2005 | -27.25 million current US$ | -21.6% |
| 2006 | -35.50 million current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2007 | 107.50 million current US$ | -402.8% |
| 2008 | 81.50 million current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 272.50 million current US$ | +234.4% |
| 2010 | 211.00 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2011 | 389.75 million current US$ | +84.7% |
| 2012 | -392.25 million current US$ | -200.6% |
| 2013 | 5.25 million current US$ | -101.3% |
| 2014 | 5.75 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 8.00 million current US$ | +39.1% |
| 2016 | 11.00 million current US$ | +37.5% |
| 2017 | 1.69 billion current US$ | +15224.2% |
| 2018 | 1.06 billion current US$ | -37.2% |
| 2019 | -139.06 million current US$ | -113.1% |
| 2020 | 188.06 million current US$ | -235.2% |
| 2021 | 596.56 million current US$ | +217.2% |
| 2022 | 13.05 million current US$ | -97.8% |
| 2023 | 124.67 million current US$ | +855.1% |
| 2024 | 382.14 million current US$ | +206.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 382.14 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.39 million current US$, 22.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 382.14 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.74 million current US$, 17.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +15224.2% | 11.00 million current US$ | 1.69 billion current US$ |
| 1985 | +10719.0% | 1.85 million current US$ | 199.77 million current US$ |
| 1999 | +8452.6% | 9.50 million current US$ | 812.50 million current US$ |
| 1961 | +931.9% | 1.71 million current US$ | 17.67 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.64 million current US$ | -14.16 million current US$ | 76.56 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 48.42 million current US$ | -111.79 million current US$ | 190.86 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 88.47 million current US$ | -290.37 million current US$ | 289.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.63 million current US$ | -349.75 million current US$ | 812.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -30.45 million current US$ | -333.25 million current US$ | 272.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 284.34 million current US$ | -392.25 million current US$ | 1.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 260.90 million current US$ | 13.05 million current US$ | 596.56 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Zimbabwe?
- Changes in inventories in Zimbabwe was 382.14 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.69 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -392.25 million current US$ in 2012.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for changes in inventories?
- Zimbabwe ranks 73rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,545.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.