Changes from the 1993 system of national accounts

The System of National Accounts 2008 (2008 SNA) retains the basic theoretical framework of its predecessor, the system of national accounts 1993 (1993 SNA). However, in line with the mandate of the United Nations Statistical Commission, the 2008 SNA introduces treatments for new aspects of economies that have come into prominence, elaborates on aspects that have increasingly become the focus of analytical attention and clarifies guidance on a wide range of issues. The changes in the 2008 SNA bring the accounts into line with developments in the economic environment, advances in methodological research and needs of users.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development