Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Gambia
Gambia: Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual was 100 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Gambia, 1968–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 100 % change on previous year for discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 41.6% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Gambia peaked at 727.18 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -875.35 % change on previous year, in 2008.
Gambia ranks 51st of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 100 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1973 | -300 % change on previous year | -400.0% |
| 1974 | 100 % change on previous year | -133.3% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1986 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1989 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -22.54 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 1993 | 94.32 % change on previous year | -518.6% |
| 1994 | -334.02 % change on previous year | -454.1% |
| 1995 | 474.16 % change on previous year | -242.0% |
| 1996 | -149.35 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 1997 | 175.98 % change on previous year | -217.8% |
| 1998 | -101.16 % change on previous year | -157.5% |
| 2000 | -177.09 % change on previous year | +75.1% |
| 2001 | 45.59 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2002 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 2003 | 268.45 % change on previous year | +3051.1% |
| 2005 | -16.24 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2006 | 67.38 % change on previous year | -514.8% |
| 2007 | 131.56 % change on previous year | +95.3% |
| 2008 | -875.35 % change on previous year | -765.4% |
| 2009 | 11.51 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 2010 | -142.7 % change on previous year | -1339.8% |
| 2011 | 114.53 % change on previous year | -180.3% |
| 2012 | -99.92 % change on previous year | -187.2% |
| 2014 | 185.55 % change on previous year | -285.7% |
| 2015 | 107.93 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 2016 | -90.86 % change on previous year | -184.2% |
| 2017 | 727.18 % change on previous year | -900.4% |
| 2018 | 140.71 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 2019 | -201.76 % change on previous year | -243.4% |
| 2020 | 74.7 % change on previous year | -137.0% |
| 2021 | -171.79 % change on previous year | -330.0% |
| 2022 | 49.11 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 2023 | -407.41 % change on previous year | -929.6% |
| 2024 | 70.64 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 2025 | 100 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 100 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.01 % change on previous year, 10001.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 100 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -22.91 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Gambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +3051.1% | 8.52 % change on previous year | 268.45 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | -1339.8% | 11.51 % change on previous year | -142.7 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 100 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | -25 % change on previous year | -300 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | -33.33 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 19.63 % change on previous year | -334.02 % change on previous year | 474.16 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -59.52 % change on previous year | -875.35 % change on previous year | 268.45 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 82.3 % change on previous year | -201.76 % change on previous year | 727.18 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -47.46 % change on previous year | -407.41 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 52 Guinea 100 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Madagascar 92.15 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Equatorial Guinea 91.15 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Gambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.69 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -665,150 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -0.241 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 232.36 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 13.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0966 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 84.19 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.98 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Gambia?
- Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Gambia was 100 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 727.18 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -875.35 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Gambia rank for discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual?
- Gambia ranks 51st out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.