Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP (SB0000081Q027SBEA)
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Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP (FRED series SB0000081Q027SBEA) is a quarterly economic growth indicator measured in percentage of gdp. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 1947. Values are seasonally adjusted, smoothing out predictable calendar effects so that underlying trends are easier to see.
Why it matters: Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the economic growth complex. It is a core gauge of economic activity, and sustained changes often mark turning points in the business cycle.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single quarterly print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 1947, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
BEA Account Code: SB000008 A Guide to the National Income and Product Accounts of the United States (NIPA) - (http://www.bea.gov/national/pdf/nipaguid.pdf)
Recent Data
| Date | Value (Percentage of GDP) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 0.90 | +0.2 |
| October 1, 2025 | 0.70 | -0.3 |
| July 1, 2025 | 1.00 | +0.2 |
| April 1, 2025 | 0.80 | +0.3 |
| January 1, 2025 | 0.50 | -0.4 |
| October 1, 2024 | 0.90 | -0.4 |
| July 1, 2024 | 1.30 | +0.3 |
| April 1, 2024 | 1.00 | +0.2 |
| January 1, 2024 | 0.80 | +0 |
| October 1, 2023 | 0.80 | -0.4 |
| July 1, 2023 | 1.20 | +0.4 |
| April 1, 2023 | 0.80 | +0.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP today?
The latest value of Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP (SB0000081Q027SBEA) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP updated?
Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP is reported quarterly (Quarterly). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP mean?
A sustained rise in Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP signals strengthening readings in this economic growth measure, in percentage of gdp. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the SB0000081Q027SBEA data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID SB0000081Q027SBEA. History is available back to 1947.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Gross domestic product : Statistical discrepancy as a percentage of GDP (SB0000081Q027SBEA). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated May 28, 2026.