Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in India
India: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) was -5.61 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in India, 2005–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in India stood at -5.61 billion.
The figure is down 369.5% on the previous year and down 346.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in India peaked at 11.76 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, -10.13 billion, in 2023.
India ranks 43rd 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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -255.00 million | — |
| 2006 | -186.21 million | -27.0% |
| 2007 | -558.56 million | +200.0% |
| 2008 | 321.81 million | -157.6% |
| 2009 | -459.54 million | -242.8% |
| 2010 | 303.10 million | -166.0% |
| 2011 | 413.12 million | +36.3% |
| 2012 | 1.38 billion | +234.5% |
| 2013 | 2.73 billion | +97.3% |
| 2014 | 471.69 million | -82.7% |
| 2015 | 2.27 billion | +381.8% |
| 2016 | 4.82 billion | +112.0% |
| 2017 | 10.93 billion | +126.8% |
| 2018 | 11.76 billion | +7.6% |
| 2019 | -752.90 million | -106.4% |
| 2020 | -442.42 million | -41.2% |
| 2021 | -4.64 billion | +949.8% |
| 2022 | -6.73 billion | +45.0% |
| 2023 | -10.13 billion | +50.4% |
| 2024 | 2.08 billion | -120.6% |
| 2025 | -5.61 billion | -369.5% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's -5.61 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 India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -949.8% | -442.42 million | -4.64 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -227.50 million | -558.56 million | 321.81 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.43 billion | -752.90 million | 11.76 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.25 billion | -10.13 billion | 2.08 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 40 Maldives -285.75 million compare
- 41 South Africa -2.16 billion compare
- 42 Bangladesh -2.21 billion compare
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -21.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in India?
- Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in India was -5.61 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 11.76 billion in 2018.
- What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.13 billion in 2023.
- How does India rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
- India ranks 43rd out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 346.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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).