GDP (constant LCU) (UNICEF) in Syria
Syria: GDP (constant LCU) (UNICEF) was 696.82 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
696.82 billion
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
33rd
of 74 countries
All-time high
1.54 trillion
in 2011
All-time low
105.26 billion
in 1960
Years of data
63
1960–2022
GDP in Syria, 1960–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, gdp in Syria stood at 696.82 billion.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Syria peaked at 1.54 trillion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 105.26 billion, in 1960.
Syria ranks 33rd of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNICEF) in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 105.26 billion | — |
| 1961 | 116.66 billion | +10.8% |
| 1962 | 145.27 billion | +24.5% |
| 1963 | 132.70 billion | -8.7% |
| 1964 | 145.00 billion | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 148.34 billion | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 136.98 billion | -7.7% |
| 1967 | 148.29 billion | +8.3% |
| 1968 | 153.82 billion | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 182.69 billion | +18.8% |
| 1970 | 179.40 billion | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 195.47 billion | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 245.63 billion | +25.7% |
| 1973 | 219.91 billion | -10.5% |
| 1974 | 276.64 billion | +25.8% |
| 1975 | 321.88 billion | +16.4% |
| 1976 | 361.32 billion | +12.3% |
| 1977 | 354.82 billion | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 390.10 billion | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 393.56 billion | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 450.66 billion | +14.5% |
| 1981 | 485.61 billion | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 499.15 billion | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 510.73 billion | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 471.86 billion | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 515.99 billion | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 474.95 billion | -8.0% |
| 1987 | 482.94 billion | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 569.92 billion | +18.0% |
| 1989 | 492.14 billion | -13.6% |
| 1990 | 510.55 billion | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 549.69 billion | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 621.00 billion | +13.0% |
| 1993 | 659.20 billion | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 706.74 billion | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 756.40 billion | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 830.73 billion | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 872.46 billion | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 931.66 billion | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 898.55 billion | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 904.62 billion | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 914.10 billion | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 950.25 billion | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 1.02 trillion | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 1.09 trillion | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 1.16 trillion | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 1.22 trillion | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 1.28 trillion | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 1.34 trillion | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 1.42 trillion | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 1.49 trillion | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 1.54 trillion | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 1.13 trillion | -26.3% |
| 2013 | 834.51 billion | -26.3% |
| 2014 | 748.47 billion | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 717.19 billion | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 671.25 billion | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 666.39 billion | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 675.67 billion | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 683.92 billion | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 679.15 billion | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 691.75 billion | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 696.82 billion | +0.7% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 696.82 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 679.88 billion, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 141.50 billion | 105.26 billion | 182.69 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 293.87 billion | 179.40 billion | 393.56 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 495.40 billion | 450.66 billion | 569.92 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 733.70 billion | 510.55 billion | 931.66 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.13 trillion | 904.62 billion | 1.42 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 916.15 billion | 666.39 billion | 1.54 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 689.24 billion | 679.15 billion | 696.82 billion | 3 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 30 Kyrgyzstan 829.89 billion compare
- 31 Switzerland 772.85 billion compare
- 32 Qatar 713.14 billion compare
- 34 Djibouti 662.94 billion compare
- 35 Belgium 526.61 billion compare
- 36 North Macedonia 508.57 billion compare
More economy & growth data for Syria
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -41.81 % change on previous year (2010)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Syria?
- Gdp in Syria was 696.82 billion in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 trillion in 2011.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.26 billion in 1960.
- How does Syria rank for gdp?
- Syria ranks 33rd out of 74 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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