Example
SELECT PERIOD_DIFF(201710, 201703);Definition and Usage
The PERIOD_DIFF() function returns the difference between two periods. The result will be in months.
Note
period1 and period2 should be in the same format.
Syntax
PERIOD_DIFF(
period1
,
period2
)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| period1 | Required. A period. Format: YYMM or YYYYMM |
| period2 | Required. Another period. Format: YYMM or YYYYMM |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From MySQL 4.0 |
|---|