Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Benin
Benin: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) was -8.88 million in 1979. ◆ Volatile
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Benin, 1969–1979
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 1979, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Benin stood at -8.88 million.
The figure is down 107.6% on the previous year and down 105.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Benin peaked at 258.66 million in 1973 and was at its lowest, -44.79 million, in 1975.
That places Benin 36th out of 43 countries with data for 1979, putting it 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 Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 165.12 million | — |
| 1970 | 168.47 million | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 181.87 million | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 183.06 million | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 258.66 million | +41.3% |
| 1974 | 189.61 million | -26.7% |
| 1975 | -44.79 million | -123.6% |
| 1976 | 46.10 million | -202.9% |
| 1977 | 72.22 million | +56.6% |
| 1978 | 116.91 million | +61.9% |
| 1979 | -8.88 million | -107.6% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's -8.88 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0. (15 countries reporting)
- Benin's -8.88 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 165.12 million | 165.12 million | 165.12 million | 1 |
| 1970s | 116.32 million | -44.79 million | 258.66 million | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Benin?
- Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Benin was -8.88 million in 1979, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 258.66 million in 1973.
- What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -44.79 million in 1975.
- How does Benin rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
- Benin ranks 36th out of 43 countries with data for 1979.
- Is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 105.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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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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).