How do you calculate real GDP?

Real GDP = (Nominal GDP / Price Index of the current year) x 100 Example 1 2020 Nominal GDP = £1,190. Price index = 100 2023 Nominal GDP = £1,410. Price Index = 121 Calculate Real GDP expressed in 2020 prices. 2023 Real GDP = 1,410 *100/121 = £1,165.29 What…

How do you calculate real GDP / GDP deflator?

Real GDP = nominal GDP / GDP Deflator (the price level of 2011) x (100). Sal reorganizes this equation in a logical form and writes Nominal / Real = 102.5 / 100. 1.025 really is the GDP deflator divided by 100, the base price level. As Sal says, it is 1.025 that really acts as the "deflator", but it isn't officially called so. Hope that helped.

How do I convert nominal GDP to real GDP?

To use the GDP deflator to convert nominal GDP to real GDP, you can follow these steps: 1. Find the nominal GDP for the year you're interested in. 2. Find the GDP deflator for that year. 3. Divide the nominal GDP by the GDP deflator and multiply by 100. This will give you the real GDP. Created by Sal Khan. Want to join the conversation?