Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Benin

Benin: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) was -8.88 million in 1979. β—† Volatile

Latest (1979)
-8.88 million
Change on year
down 107.6%
World rank
38th
of 43 countries
All-time high
258.66 million
in 1973
All-time low
-44.79 million
in 1975
Years of data
11
1969–1979

Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Benin, 1969–1979

0100.0M200.0M300.0M1969197419791969: 165.1M1970: 168.5M1971: 181.9M1972: 183.1M1973: 258.7M1974: 189.6M1975: -44.8M1976: 46.1M1977: 72.2M1978: 116.9M1979: -8.9M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Benin is -8.88 million, measured in 1979.

That represents a change of 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.

Benin ranks 38th 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
1960s 165.12 million 165.12 million 165.12 million 1
1970s 116.32 million -44.79 million 258.66 million 10

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 35 Burundi -0
  2. 36 Eswatini -166,482
  3. 37 Marshall Islands -8.59 million
  4. 39 Tonga -15.25 million
  5. 40 Bahamas -54.03 million
  6. 41 Maldives -285.75 million

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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All data for Benin β†’

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 38th 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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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