Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Zambia

Zambia: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) was 1.29 billion in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.29 billion
Change on year
down 62.9%
World rank
9th
of 43 countries
All-time high
3.48 billion
in 2022
All-time low
-393.90 million
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Zambia, 2010–2023

01.0B2.0B3.0B2010201620232010: -33.9M2011: -393.9M2012: 1.2B2013: 1.8B2014: 1.3B2015: 299.1M2016: 951.0M2017: 1.8B2018: 731.7M2019: 92.2M2020: 276.4M2021: 636.7M2022: 3.5B2023: 1.3B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Zambia is 1.29 billion, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 770.36 million -393.90 million 1.79 billion 10
2020s 1.42 billion 276.38 million 3.48 billion 4

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 6 Singapore 2.93 billion compare
  2. 7 Tanzania 1.43 billion compare
  3. 8 Nepal 1.31 billion compare
  4. 10 Brunei Darussalam 726.06 million compare
  5. 11 South Africa 658.86 million compare
  6. 12 Botswana 421.62 million compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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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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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