Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) was 3.70 billion in 2018. β—† Volatile

Latest (2018)
3.70 billion
Change on year
up 2,013.9%
World rank
5th
of 43 countries
All-time high
3.70 billion
in 2018
All-time low
-227.48 million
in 2002
Years of data
26
1969–2018

Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Ethiopia, 1969–2018

01.0B2.0B3.0B4.0B1969199320181969: 160.9M1970: 206.0M1971: 210.7M1972: 220.5M1973: 255.2M1974: 358.0M1975: 245.5M1976: 42.8M1977: 26.6M1978: 75.8M1979: -61.7M2000: 128.5M2001: 108.7M2002: -227.5M2003: -209.4M2004: 290.9M2005: 494.9M2006: 542.2M2007: 1.5B2008: 1.1B2009: 934.5M2010: 482.3M2015: 2.2B2016: 3.1B2017: -193.3M2018: 3.7B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Ethiopia recorded 3.70 billion for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in 2018. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2,013.9% on the previous year and up 232.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Ethiopia peaked at 3.70 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, -227.48 million, in 2002.

That places Ethiopia 5th out of 43 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 160.91 million 160.91 million 160.91 million 1
1970s 157.93 million -61.74 million 358.02 million 10
2000s 463.08 million -227.48 million 1.46 billion 10
2010s 1.86 billion -193.29 million 3.70 billion 5

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 2 Viet Nam 27.59 trillion compare
  2. 3 Indonesia 51.36 billion compare
  3. 4 Uganda 4.68 billion compare
  4. 6 Singapore 2.93 billion compare
  5. 7 Tanzania 1.43 billion compare
  6. 8 Nepal 1.31 billion compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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All data for Ethiopia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Ethiopia?
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Ethiopia was 3.70 billion in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 3.70 billion in 2018.
What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was -227.48 million in 2002.
How does Ethiopia rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
Ethiopia ranks 5th out of 43 countries with data for 2018.
Is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is up 232.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia 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