Brief Clarifications from IHSI on the "Gross Domestic Product" Aggregate

Following the publication titled "Economic Accounts in 2023," for the enlightenment of its readers, especially the general public, the Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI) deems it appropriate to provide some clarifications on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a macroeconomic aggregate and in National Accounting, used worldwide to measure a country's economic performance.

Le Nouvelliste
Par Le Nouvelliste
17 Jan 2024 | Lecture : 3 min.

 

  1. Calculation of GDP: Without delving into details, it is essential to recall that GDP is calculated according to the recommendations of the United Nations System of National Accounts (SNA). This manual, serving as a guide to all national accountants, ensures the international comparability of figures among nations. It is a crucial condition for the international recognition of a country's GDP figures. It is not within a country's purview to decide independently how to calculate its GDP o

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