Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Singapore
Singapore: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) was 4.69 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Singapore, 1960–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Singapore is 4.69 billion, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 41.6% on the previous year and down 8.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Singapore peaked at 8.03 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, -2.08 billion, in 2003.
That places Singapore 4th out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 37.83 million | — |
| 1961 | 28.19 million | -25.5% |
| 1962 | -13.43 million | -147.6% |
| 1963 | 38.35 million | -385.6% |
| 1964 | -12.87 million | -133.6% |
| 1965 | 1.47 million | -111.4% |
| 1966 | -17.51 million | -1291.1% |
| 1967 | -5.55 million | -68.3% |
| 1968 | -39.23 million | +606.5% |
| 1969 | 32.57 million | -183.0% |
| 1970 | 35.54 million | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 44.06 million | +24.0% |
| 1972 | 34.35 million | -22.0% |
| 1973 | -94.53 million | -375.2% |
| 1974 | -8.45 million | -91.1% |
| 1975 | -2.11 million | -75.1% |
| 1976 | -76.61 million | +3533.5% |
| 1977 | -118.14 million | +54.2% |
| 1978 | -74.85 million | -36.6% |
| 1979 | -25.57 million | -65.8% |
| 1980 | 211.24 million | -926.2% |
| 1981 | 189.33 million | -10.4% |
| 1982 | -143.46 million | -175.8% |
| 1983 | -263.84 million | +83.9% |
| 1984 | -172.24 million | -34.7% |
| 1985 | 84.45 million | -149.0% |
| 1986 | 291.77 million | +245.5% |
| 1987 | 404.32 million | +38.6% |
| 1988 | 189.03 million | -53.2% |
| 1989 | -201.00 million | -206.3% |
| 1990 | 77.46 million | -138.5% |
| 1991 | 147.90 million | +90.9% |
| 1992 | 98.84 million | -33.2% |
| 1993 | 168.34 million | +70.3% |
| 1994 | -163.02 million | -196.8% |
| 1995 | 189.79 million | -216.4% |
| 1996 | -761.40 million | -501.2% |
| 1997 | -1.44 billion | +89.2% |
| 1998 | -1.66 billion | +14.9% |
| 1999 | -848.34 million | -48.8% |
| 2000 | 124.25 million | -114.6% |
| 2001 | -1.76 billion | -1516.9% |
| 2002 | -1.41 billion | -20.0% |
| 2003 | -2.08 billion | +47.5% |
| 2004 | -1.83 billion | -12.0% |
| 2005 | -1.46 billion | -20.2% |
| 2006 | -1.64 billion | +12.6% |
| 2007 | -431.29 million | -73.7% |
| 2008 | -1.71 billion | +297.1% |
| 2009 | 194.02 million | -111.3% |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | -282.80 million | — |
| 2012 | 1.02 billion | -461.9% |
| 2013 | -525.93 million | -151.4% |
| 2014 | -268.26 million | -49.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 2.78 billion | — |
| 2017 | 3.27 billion | +17.8% |
| 2018 | 4.08 billion | +24.8% |
| 2019 | 722.42 million | -82.3% |
| 2020 | 5.10 billion | +606.1% |
| 2021 | 3.46 billion | -32.2% |
| 2022 | 5.75 billion | +66.3% |
| 2023 | 1.82 billion | -68.4% |
| 2024 | 8.03 billion | +341.8% |
| 2025 | 4.69 billion | -41.6% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 4.69 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 32.29 million, 145.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Singapore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -3533.5% | -2.11 million | -76.61 million |
| 2001 | -1516.9% | 124.25 million | -1.76 billion |
| 1966 | -1291.1% | 1.47 million | -17.51 million |
| 1980 | +926.2% | -25.57 million | 211.24 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.98 million | -39.23 million | 38.35 million | 10 |
| 1970s | -28.63 million | -118.14 million | 44.06 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 58.96 million | -263.84 million | 404.32 million | 10 |
| 1990s | -418.76 million | -1.66 billion | 189.79 million | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.20 billion | -2.08 billion | 194.02 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.08 billion | -525.93 million | 4.08 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.81 billion | 1.82 billion | 8.03 billion | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Singapore?
- Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Singapore was 4.69 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 8.03 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.08 billion in 2003.
- How does Singapore rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
- Singapore ranks 4th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Singapore 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).