Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Syria
Syria: Exports of goods and services (current LCU) was 6.03 trillion current LCU in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Syria, 1960–2022
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Syria is 6.03 trillion current LCU, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 2,485.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Syria peaked at 6.43 trillion current LCU in 2021 and was at its lowest, 595.55 million current LCU, in 1961.
Syria ranks 41st of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Syria, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 655.78 million current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 595.55 million current LCU | -9.2% |
| 1962 | 857.86 million current LCU | +44.0% |
| 1963 | 890.89 million current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1964 | 854.95 million current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1965 | 865.63 million current LCU | +1.3% |
| 1966 | 891.18 million current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 868.70 million current LCU | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 1.04 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1969 | 1.17 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1970 | 1.19 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 1.39 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 1972 | 1.67 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 1973 | 2.17 billion current LCU | +29.9% |
| 1974 | 3.82 billion current LCU | +75.4% |
| 1975 | 4.41 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1976 | 4.83 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 4.91 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 4.81 billion current LCU | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 7.46 billion current LCU | +55.1% |
| 1980 | 9.35 billion current LCU | +25.3% |
| 1981 | 10.29 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 9.57 billion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 1983 | 9.71 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 9.36 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 9.95 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 11.26 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 20.00 billion current LCU | +77.7% |
| 1988 | 31.21 billion current LCU | +56.0% |
| 1989 | 62.81 billion current LCU | +101.2% |
| 1990 | 76.04 billion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1991 | 76.04 billion current LCU | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 97.58 billion current LCU | +28.3% |
| 1993 | 115.29 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1994 | 167.33 billion current LCU | +45.1% |
| 1995 | 177.23 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 219.87 billion current LCU | +24.1% |
| 1997 | 241.72 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 241.32 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 264.70 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 326.71 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 2001 | 359.28 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 404.10 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 345.96 billion current LCU | -14.4% |
| 2004 | 512.45 billion current LCU | +48.1% |
| 2005 | 618.28 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 2006 | 673.50 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 779.93 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 919.54 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 732.50 billion current LCU | -20.3% |
| 2010 | 911.77 billion current LCU | +24.5% |
| 2011 | 630.03 billion current LCU | -30.9% |
| 2012 | 233.35 billion current LCU | -63.0% |
| 2013 | 228.48 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 253.41 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 683.64 billion current LCU | +169.8% |
| 2016 | 1.33 trillion current LCU | +94.3% |
| 2017 | 1.61 trillion current LCU | +21.5% |
| 2018 | 1.43 trillion current LCU | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 1.51 trillion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 2.55 trillion current LCU | +68.8% |
| 2021 | 6.43 trillion current LCU | +152.0% |
| 2022 | 6.03 trillion current LCU | -6.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 6.03 trillion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.00 trillion current LCU, 3.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 6.03 trillion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 715.68 billion current LCU, 8.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +169.8% | 253.41 billion current LCU | 683.64 billion current LCU |
| 2021 | +152.0% | 2.55 trillion current LCU | 6.43 trillion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 869.12 million current LCU | 595.55 million current LCU | 1.17 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.67 billion current LCU | 1.19 billion current LCU | 7.46 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.35 billion current LCU | 9.35 billion current LCU | 62.81 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 167.71 billion current LCU | 76.04 billion current LCU | 264.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 567.23 billion current LCU | 326.71 billion current LCU | 919.54 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 882.48 billion current LCU | 228.48 billion current LCU | 1.61 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.01 trillion current LCU | 2.55 trillion current LCU | 6.43 trillion current LCU | 3 |
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More economy & growth data for Syria
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0316 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 30.15 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0176 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0237 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 22.01 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0165 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 15.69 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Syria?
- Exports of goods and services in Syria was 6.03 trillion current LCU in 2022, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.43 trillion current LCU in 2021.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 595.55 million current LCU in 1961.
- How does Syria rank for exports of goods and services?
- Syria ranks 41st out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,485.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.