Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Zambia
Zambia: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) was 1.29 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Zambia, 2010–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 1.29 billion for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 62.9% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Zambia peaked at 3.48 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, -393.90 million, in 2011.
Zambia ranks 9th of 43 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -33.88 million | — |
| 2011 | -393.90 million | +1062.6% |
| 2012 | 1.17 billion | -396.1% |
| 2013 | 1.76 billion | +50.7% |
| 2014 | 1.34 billion | -23.7% |
| 2015 | 299.09 million | -77.7% |
| 2016 | 950.99 million | +218.0% |
| 2017 | 1.79 billion | +88.6% |
| 2018 | 731.73 million | -59.2% |
| 2019 | 92.22 million | -87.4% |
| 2020 | 276.38 million | +199.7% |
| 2021 | 636.69 million | +130.4% |
| 2022 | 3.48 billion | +446.6% |
| 2023 | 1.29 billion | -62.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1.29 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0, 253931299509619.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1.29 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0, 45571829515965.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 770.36 million | -393.90 million | 1.79 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.42 billion | 276.38 million | 3.48 billion | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Zambia?
- Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Zambia was 1.29 billion in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.48 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -393.90 million in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
- Zambia ranks 9th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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).