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How to sum values by year in Excel and Google Sheets
Topic:SUM & aggregationExcel & Google Sheets
=SUMPRODUCT((YEAR(A2:A5)=2024)*B2:B5)Try it with your data
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Step by step
- 1Ensure column A holds dates and column B holds the numeric values to sum.
- 2In an empty cell type =SUMPRODUCT((YEAR(A2:A5)=2024)*B2:B5), replacing 2024 with the target year.
- 3Press Enter. Rows where YEAR(A) equals 2024 contribute their B value; other rows contribute 0.
Tips
- Replace the hard-coded year with a cell reference (e.g. D1) to build a dynamic year summary table.
- An alternative with SUMIFS: =SUMIFS(B2:B5,A2:A5,">="&DATE(2024,1,1),A2:A5,"<="&DATE(2024,12,31)) — this avoids the YEAR helper but is wordier.
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Frequently asked
Why does SUMPRODUCT give me 0 when my dates look right?
Dates stored as text won't be recognised by YEAR(). Convert them to real dates using DATEVALUE() or by reformatting the column.
Can I sum by fiscal year instead of calendar year?
Yes — define your fiscal year start month and adjust: e.g. for a July fiscal year use =SUMPRODUCT((YEAR(A2:A5+(31*5))=2024)*B2:B5) to shift months.
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