ReferenceFunctionsStatistics Functions
GEOMEAN
GEOMEAN: Returns the geometric mean of positive numeric values.
Summary
GEOMEAN is commonly used for rates of change and multiplicative growth comparisons.
Remarks
- All numeric inputs must be strictly greater than
0. - Returns
#NUM!if any value is<= 0, or if no numeric values are provided. - Non-numeric values in referenced ranges are ignored.
Examples
Geometric mean from scalar values
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Geometric mean from a range
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Related functions
FAQ
When does GEOMEAN return #NUM!?
GEOMEAN returns #NUM! if any numeric value is <= 0 or if no numeric values exist.
Runtime metadata
Category
Statistics
Signature
GEOMEAN(arg1…: Number (Range))This function accepts a repeating argument pattern (min args: 1).
Arity
min 1, max variadic
Arguments
arg1Number · Range · coercion NumberLenientText
Caps
PUREREDUCTIONNUMERIC_ONLY
Source