Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Syria
Syria: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
107th
of 181 countries
All-time high
988,798 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2021
All-time low
75,448 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
53
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Syria, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Syria is 915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 91.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Syria peaked at 988,798 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 75,448 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
Syria ranks 107th of 181 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), per square kilometre in Syria, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 75,448 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 98,404 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +30.4% |
| 1963 | 85,535 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -13.1% |
| 1964 | 107,683 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +25.9% |
| 1965 | 107,690 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 96,465 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 1967 | 108,777 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1968 | 113,484 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 135,359 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1970 | 136,890 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 150,644 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 188,663 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +25.2% |
| 1973 | 172,496 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -8.6% |
| 1974 | 216,020 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +25.2% |
| 1975 | 256,317 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 1976 | 223,778 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -12.7% |
| 1977 | 165,374 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -26.1% |
| 1978 | 155,873 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 139,613 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 138,044 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 135,644 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 136,926 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 125,674 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 1986 | 116,353 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 109,563 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 115,110 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1989 | 110,018 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 109,606 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 97,211 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -11.3% |
| 1997 | 112,164 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.4% |
| 1998 | 125,376 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 136,204 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 169,825 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +24.7% |
| 2001 | 195,213 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 2002 | 242,511 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +24.2% |
| 2003 | 296,819 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +22.4% |
| 2004 | 414,571 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +39.7% |
| 2005 | 649,948 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +56.8% |
| 2006 | 593,961 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 628,060 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 662,710 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 691,777 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 802,663 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 833,616 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 662,168 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -20.6% |
| 2013 | 478,517 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -27.7% |
| 2014 | 448,687 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 429,712 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 531,451 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 2020 | 483,290 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 988,798 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +104.6% |
| 2022 | 914,300 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 90,560 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 10.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 64% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +104.6% | 483,290 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 988,798 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 103,205 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 75,448 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 135,359 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 180,567 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 136,890 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 256,317 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 123,416 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 109,563 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 138,044 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 8 |
| 1990s | 116,112 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 97,211 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 136,204 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 5 |
| 2000s | 454,540 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 169,825 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 691,777 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 598,116 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 429,712 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 833,616 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 7 |
| 2020s | 825,492 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 483,290 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 988,798 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 104 Tunisia 951,126 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 105 Ghana 944,434 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 106 New Zealand 926,490 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 108 Saudi Arabia 913,620 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 109 Iran 827,008 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 110 Colombia 825,026 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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), per square kilometre in Syria?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Syria was 915,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 988,798 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,448 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Syria rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Syria ranks 107th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.