Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) was -2.21 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Bangladesh, 1981–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Bangladesh stood at -2.21 billion. 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.
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 675.30 million | — |
| 1982 | 816.82 million | +21.0% |
| 1983 | 269.70 million | -67.0% |
| 1984 | 247.77 million | -8.1% |
| 1985 | 606.16 million | +144.6% |
| 1986 | 518.05 million | -14.5% |
| 1987 | 458.91 million | -11.4% |
| 1988 | 320.00 million | -30.3% |
| 1989 | 848.98 million | +165.3% |
| 1990 | 1.01 billion | +18.9% |
| 1991 | 1.11 billion | +9.7% |
| 1992 | 490.94 million | -55.7% |
| 1993 | -248.37 million | -150.6% |
| 1994 | -214.83 million | -13.5% |
| 1995 | 125.17 million | -158.3% |
| 1996 | 826.90 million | +560.6% |
| 1997 | 341.74 million | -58.7% |
| 1998 | 76.96 million | -77.5% |
| 1999 | 173.74 million | +125.7% |
| 2000 | -251.33 million | -244.7% |
| 2001 | 152.51 million | -160.7% |
| 2002 | -511.06 million | -435.1% |
| 2003 | 77.33 million | -115.1% |
| 2004 | -47.55 million | -161.5% |
| 2005 | 539.66 million | -1234.9% |
| 2006 | 488.02 million | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 415.58 million | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 266.08 million | -36.0% |
| 2009 | 346.09 million | +30.1% |
| 2010 | 364.12 million | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 960.64 million | +163.8% |
| 2012 | 965.68 million | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.33 billion | +37.8% |
| 2014 | 81.04 million | -93.9% |
| 2015 | 1.33 billion | +1542.4% |
| 2016 | 1.38 billion | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 1.38 billion | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 5.67 billion | +309.7% |
| 2019 | 206.88 million | -96.4% |
| 2020 | 4.32 billion | +1986.6% |
| 2021 | 2.99 billion | -30.6% |
| 2022 | 5.16 billion | +72.5% |
| 2023 | -2.21 billion | -142.8% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's -2.21 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Bangladesh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1986.6% | 206.88 million | 4.32 billion |
| 2015 | +1542.4% | 81.04 million | 1.33 billion |
| 2005 | +1234.9% | -47.55 million | 539.66 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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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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About this data
This dataset presents national, official estimates of annual expenditure-based Gross Domestic Product (GDP), by economy. Estimates are presented in nominal terms (current prices) and volume terms (with the effect of price changes removed).