Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in South Africa
South Africa: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) was -2.16 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa, 1993–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa stood at -2.16 billion.
That represents a change of down 427.3% on the previous year.
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.
South Africa ranks 41st 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | -336.62 million | — |
| 1994 | -1.70 billion | +405.8% |
| 1995 | 815.53 million | -147.9% |
| 1996 | 190.96 million | -76.6% |
| 1997 | -180.77 million | -194.7% |
| 1998 | -162.26 million | -10.2% |
| 1999 | -1.20 billion | +640.2% |
| 2000 | 244.10 million | -120.3% |
| 2001 | -69.58 million | -128.5% |
| 2002 | 2.72 billion | -4005.5% |
| 2003 | 6.83 billion | +151.4% |
| 2004 | 6.38 billion | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 10.56 billion | +65.5% |
| 2006 | 11.11 billion | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 8.42 billion | -24.2% |
| 2008 | 215.59 million | -97.4% |
| 2009 | 3.48 billion | +1515.8% |
| 2010 | 3.67 billion | +5.4% |
| 2011 | -3.40 billion | -192.5% |
| 2012 | -1.75 billion | -48.5% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | -92,143 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1.55 billion | — |
| 2024 | 658.86 million | -57.5% |
| 2025 | -2.16 billion | -427.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -2.16 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +4005.5% | -69.58 million | 2.72 billion |
| 2009 | +1515.8% | 215.59 million | 3.48 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 | 9.10 million | -2.16 billion | 1.55 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More public sector data for South Africa
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.4746 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa?
- Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in South Africa was -2.16 billion in 2025, 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 41st out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- 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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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).