diff --git a/scripts/test_datagrepper_perfs.py b/scripts/test_datagrepper_perfs.py
index 7d83310..16f625f 100644
--- a/scripts/test_datagrepper_perfs.py
+++ b/scripts/test_datagrepper_perfs.py
@@ -332,7 +332,6 @@ def main():
     # test stops whenever loop_times or test_time is met first.
     loop_times = 30
     test_time = 3600  # time in seconds, e.g. 36000
-    stats_interval = 2
     ramp_up = 0  # total time in secs to ramp up. default 0, no wait
 
     perf_test = TestAPI()