# NEXTNYEAR

The NEXTNYEAR function can be used to select data from a given measure for a specified number of years after the current year. It should be used in conjunction with the SELECT clause and an aggregate function like SUM or AVERAGE. 

## Syntax

```javascript
NEXTNYEAR (number_of_quartersyears)
```

## Arguments

number\_of\_years – The number of years for which data has to be fetched. Required.

## Return value

Period Range.

## Example

```javascript
NEXTNYEAR(2) 
//Returns data for 2 years after the current one
```

<figure><img src="/files/ltzJ3tZcOQyPakR4ZGY2" alt=""><figcaption><p>NEXTNYEAR</p></figcaption></figure>


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