Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa

South Africa: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) was 658.86 million in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
658.86 million
Change on year
down 57.5%
World rank
11th
of 43 countries
All-time high
11.11 billion
in 2006
All-time low
-3.40 billion
in 2011
Years of data
32
1993–2024

Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa, 1993–2024

-5.0B05.0B10.0B1993200820241993: -336.6M1994: -1.7B1995: 815.5M1996: 191.0M1997: -180.8M1998: -162.3M1999: -1.2B2000: 244.1M2001: -69.6M2002: 2.7B2003: 6.8B2004: 6.4B2005: 10.6B2006: 11.1B2007: 8.4B2008: 215.6M2009: 3.5B2010: 3.7B2011: -3.4B2012: -1.7B2013: 02014: -92.1k2015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 02022: 02023: 1.6B2024: 658.9M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa stood at 658.86 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 57.5% on the previous year and up 715,137.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa peaked at 11.11 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, -3.40 billion, in 2011.

That places South Africa 11th out of 43 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -368.14 million -1.70 billion 815.53 million 7
2000s 4.99 billion -69.58 million 11.11 billion 10
2010s -147.05 million -3.40 billion 3.67 billion 10
2020s 442.19 million 0 1.55 billion 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 8 Nepal 1.31 billion compare
  2. 9 Zambia 1.29 billion compare
  3. 10 Brunei Darussalam 726.06 million compare
  4. 12 Botswana 421.62 million compare
  5. 13 Cambodia 378.95 million compare
  6. 14 Malawi 166.67 million compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa?
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa was 658.86 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 11.11 billion in 2006.
What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -3.40 billion in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
South Africa ranks 11th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
Is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 715,137.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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