GDP per capita in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: GDP per capita was 4,156 international-$ in 1990 prices in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
4,156 international-$ in 1990 prices
World rank
99th
of 162 countries
All-time high
8,486 international-$ in 1990 prices
in 2010
All-time low
880 international-$ in 1990 prices
in 1870
Years of data
24
1870–2020
GDP per capita in Syrian Arab Republic, 1870–2020
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 1990 prices.
Analysis
In 2020, gdp per capita in Syrian Arab Republic stood at 4,156 international-$ in 1990 prices.
That represents a change of down 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 8,486 international-$ in 1990 prices in 2010 and was at its lowest, 880 international-$ in 1990 prices, in 1870.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 99th out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 1990 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 880 international-$ in 1990 prices | — |
| 1880 | 963.2 international-$ in 1990 prices | +9.5% |
| 1890 | 1,054 international-$ in 1990 prices | +9.5% |
| 1900 | 1,154 international-$ in 1990 prices | +9.5% |
| 1913 | 1,300 international-$ in 1990 prices | +12.7% |
| 1925 | 1,585 international-$ in 1990 prices | +21.9% |
| 1929 | 1,693 international-$ in 1990 prices | +6.8% |
| 1933 | 1,809 international-$ in 1990 prices | +6.8% |
| 1938 | 1,965 international-$ in 1990 prices | +8.6% |
| 1950 | 2,408 international-$ in 1990 prices | +22.6% |
| 1955 | 3,039 international-$ in 1990 prices | +26.2% |
| 1960 | 3,023 international-$ in 1990 prices | -0.5% |
| 1965 | 3,512 international-$ in 1990 prices | +16.2% |
| 1970 | 3,540 international-$ in 1990 prices | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 5,570 international-$ in 1990 prices | +57.3% |
| 1980 | 6,508 international-$ in 1990 prices | +16.8% |
| 1985 | 6,290 international-$ in 1990 prices | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 5,701 international-$ in 1990 prices | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 7,421 international-$ in 1990 prices | +30.2% |
| 2000 | 6,929 international-$ in 1990 prices | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 7,632 international-$ in 1990 prices | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 8,486 international-$ in 1990 prices | +11.2% |
| 2015 | 4,116 international-$ in 1990 prices | -51.5% |
| 2020 | 4,156 international-$ in 1990 prices | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 880 international-$ in 1990 prices | 880 international-$ in 1990 prices | 880 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1 |
| 1880s | 963.2 international-$ in 1990 prices | 963.2 international-$ in 1990 prices | 963.2 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1 |
| 1890s | 1,054 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,054 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,054 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1 |
| 1900s | 1,154 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,154 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,154 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1 |
| 1910s | 1,300 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,300 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,300 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1 |
| 1920s | 1,639 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,585 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,693 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 1930s | 1,887 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,809 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1,965 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 1950s | 2,724 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2,408 international-$ in 1990 prices | 3,039 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 1960s | 3,268 international-$ in 1990 prices | 3,023 international-$ in 1990 prices | 3,512 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 1970s | 4,555 international-$ in 1990 prices | 3,540 international-$ in 1990 prices | 5,570 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 1980s | 6,399 international-$ in 1990 prices | 6,290 international-$ in 1990 prices | 6,508 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 1990s | 6,561 international-$ in 1990 prices | 5,701 international-$ in 1990 prices | 7,421 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,280 international-$ in 1990 prices | 6,929 international-$ in 1990 prices | 7,632 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 2010s | 6,301 international-$ in 1990 prices | 4,116 international-$ in 1990 prices | 8,486 international-$ in 1990 prices | 2 |
| 2020s | 4,156 international-$ in 1990 prices | 4,156 international-$ in 1990 prices | 4,156 international-$ in 1990 prices | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 204.83 % change on previous year (2022)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 4,284 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 4.53 million current LCU per person (2022)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) -11.21 % change on previous year (2022)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.2292 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 242.23 constant 2015 US$ per person (2022)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 121.52 % change on previous year (2022)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.17 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per capita 1,236 current US$ per person (2022)
- Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 187.63 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Gdp per capita in Syrian Arab Republic was 4,156 international-$ in 1990 prices in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 8,486 international-$ in 1990 prices in 2010.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 880 international-$ in 1990 prices in 1870.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for gdp per capita?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 99th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP per capita expressed in international-$ at 1990 prices to account for inflation and differences in the cost of living between countries.