MySQL PERIOD_DIFF() Function
Example
Return the difference in months between two periods:
SELECT PERIOD_DIFF(201710, 201703);
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Definition and Usage
The PERIOD_DIFF() function returns the difference in months between two periods.
Syntax
PERIOD_DIFF(period1, period2)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| period1 | Required. A period formatted as YYMM or YYYYMM |
| period2 | Required. A period formatted as YYMM or YYYYMM |
Technical Details
| Works in: | MySQL 5.7, MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.5, MySQL 5.1, MySQL 5.0, MySQL 4.1, MySQL 4.0, MySQL 3.23 |
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More Examples
Example
Return the difference in months between two periods:
SELECT PERIOD_DIFF(201703, 201803);
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Example
Return the difference in months between two periods:
SELECT PERIOD_DIFF(1703, 1612);
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