Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) was -2.21 billion in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
-2.21 billion
Change on year
down 142.8%
World rank
42nd
of 43 countries
All-time high
5.67 billion
in 2018
All-time low
-2.21 billion
in 2023
Years of data
43
1981–2023

Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Bangladesh, 1981–2023

-2.0B02.0B4.0B6.0B1981200220231981: 675.3M1982: 816.8M1983: 269.7M1984: 247.8M1985: 606.2M1986: 518.1M1987: 458.9M1988: 320.0M1989: 849.0M1990: 1.0B1991: 1.1B1992: 490.9M1993: -248.4M1994: -214.8M1995: 125.2M1996: 826.9M1997: 341.7M1998: 77.0M1999: 173.7M2000: -251.3M2001: 152.5M2002: -511.1M2003: 77.3M2004: -47.5M2005: 539.7M2006: 488.0M2007: 415.6M2008: 266.1M2009: 346.1M2010: 364.1M2011: 960.6M2012: 965.7M2013: 1.3B2014: 81.0M2015: 1.3B2016: 1.4B2017: 1.4B2018: 5.7B2019: 206.9M2020: 4.3B2021: 3.0B2022: 5.2B2023: -2.2B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Bangladesh recorded -2.21 billion for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 43 years on record.

The figure is down 142.8% on the previous year and down 266.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Bangladesh peaked at 5.67 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, -2.21 billion, in 2023.

Bangladesh ranks 42nd of 43 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 529.08 million 247.77 million 848.98 million 9
1990s 368.92 million -248.37 million 1.11 billion 10
2000s 147.53 million -511.06 million 539.66 million 10
2010s 1.37 billion 81.04 million 5.67 billion 10
2020s 2.57 billion -2.21 billion 5.16 billion 4

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

  1. 39 Tonga -15.25 million compare
  2. 40 Bahamas -54.03 million compare
  3. 41 Maldives -285.75 million compare
  4. 43 India -84.73 billion compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Bangladesh?
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Bangladesh was -2.21 billion in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Bangladesh?
The highest recorded value was 5.67 billion in 2018.
What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Bangladesh?
The lowest recorded value was -2.21 billion in 2023.
How does Bangladesh rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
Bangladesh ranks 42nd out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
Is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) rising or falling in Bangladesh?
Over the last ten years it is down 266.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US dollar, Fixed base). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US dollar, Fixed base)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
43 places, 1,099 data points, 1950–2025
Last refreshed

National Economic Accounts (NEA), Annual Data 2026 January