Gross domestic product (GDP) in Syria
Syria: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 168.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
168.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
80th
of 184 countries
All-time high
181.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2021
All-time low
13.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1960
Years of data
54
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Syria, 1960–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Syria is 168.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 91.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Syria peaked at 181.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1960.
Syria ranks 80th of 184 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Syria, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 13.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1961 | 13.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 1962 | 18.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +30.4% |
| 1963 | 15.72 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -13.1% |
| 1964 | 19.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +25.9% |
| 1965 | 19.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 17.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.4% |
| 1967 | 19.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.8% |
| 1968 | 20.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 24.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +19.3% |
| 1970 | 25.16 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 27.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 34.67 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +25.2% |
| 1973 | 31.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.6% |
| 1974 | 39.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +25.2% |
| 1975 | 47.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +18.7% |
| 1976 | 41.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -12.7% |
| 1977 | 30.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -26.1% |
| 1978 | 28.65 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 25.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 25.37 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 24.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 25.16 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 23.10 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.2% |
| 1986 | 21.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 20.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 21.16 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.1% |
| 1989 | 20.22 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 20.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 17.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -11.3% |
| 1997 | 20.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.4% |
| 1998 | 23.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 25.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 31.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +24.7% |
| 2001 | 35.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.9% |
| 2002 | 44.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +24.2% |
| 2003 | 54.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +22.3% |
| 2004 | 76.10 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +39.7% |
| 2005 | 119.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +56.8% |
| 2006 | 109.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 115.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 121.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 127.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 147.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 153.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 121.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -20.6% |
| 2013 | 87.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -27.7% |
| 2014 | 82.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 78.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 97.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +23.7% |
| 2020 | 88.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 181.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +104.6% |
| 2022 | 167.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 168.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 168.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for low income countries, which is 42.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 3.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 168.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 266.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 63% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 13.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 24.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 33.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 25.16 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 47.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 20.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 25.37 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 8 |
| 1990s | 21.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 17.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 25.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5 |
| 2000s | 83.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 31.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 127.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 78.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 153.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 7 |
| 2020s | 151.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 88.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 181.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 77 Cote d'Ivoire 187.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 78 Turkmenistan 180.45 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 79 Slovakia 176.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 81 Panama 164.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 82 Nepal 150.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 83 Serbia 148.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Syria
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 804.16 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -45.27 % change on previous year (2011)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0119 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 35.15 BoP, current US$ per person (2011)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 12.74 % change on previous year (2010)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3361 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 917.69 includes gold, current US$ per person (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Syria?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Syria was 168.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 181.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1960.
- How does Syria rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Syria ranks 80th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.