Quick Reference
The MySQL PERIOD_DIFF() function returns the difference between two periods (both periods should be in the same format). The result will be in months.
SELECT PERIOD_DIFF(202300, 202310);Output
PERIOD_DIFF(202300, 202310)
-10Syntax
PERIOD_DIFF(period1, period2)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| period1 | A period in the format: YYMM or YYYYMM (required) |
| period2 | Another period in the format: YYMM or YYYYMM (required) |
SQL Notes:
- Any work being done to modify the structure of a database or delete tables or the the database itself should only be done after making a recent backup
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