How does Syria rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?

Syria ranks 41st out of 168 countries with data for 2022.

Is gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Syria?

Over the last ten years it is up 549.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Syria

Name: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Syria
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Syria: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 27.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

27.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 25.0%

World rank

41st

of 168 countries

All-time high

37.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2021

All-time low

4.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2012

Years of data

1970–2022

Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Syria, 1970–2022

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Syria is 27.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.0% on the previous year and up 549.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Syria peaked at 37.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2012.

Syria ranks 41st of 168 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Syria, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Syria, 1970 to 2022.
Year	constant LCU per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	15.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1971	14.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-3.6%
1972	16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.7%
1973	14.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.8%
1974	12.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-13.9%
1975	13.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+5.9%
1976	15.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+17.6%
1977	17.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+15.0%
1978	12.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-28.1%
1979	12.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.1%
1980	11.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.3%
1981	9.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-14.1%
1982	9.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.1%
1983	9.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.9%
1984	9.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
1985	10.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+11.9%
1986	11.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+9.3%
1987	8.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-21.1%
1988	9.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.1%
1989	9.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
1990	8.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.4%
1991	7.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.7%
1992	10.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+29.8%
1993	10.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.8%
1994	16.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+63.3%
1995	14.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.2%
1996	12.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.6%
1997	10.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.7%
1998	10.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.5%
1999	10.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.7%
2000	8.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-18.1%
2001	8.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.6%
2002	8.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
2003	10.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+24.0%
2004	10.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
2005	9.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.0%
2006	9.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
2007	7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-23.5%
2008	5.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-27.5%
2009	5.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+8.3%
2010	5.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.1%
2011	5.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.7%
2012	4.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-23.8%
2013	9.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+113.3%
2014	5.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-35.7%
2015	16.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+175.4%
2016	18.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+15.2%
2017	24.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+28.4%
2018	21.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.3%
2019	17.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.2%
2020	35.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+100.3%
2021	37.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.1%
2022	27.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-25.0%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 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	+175.4%	5.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	16.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
2013	+113.3%	4.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	9.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
2020	+100.3%	17.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	35.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	14.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	12.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	17.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	9.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	8.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	11.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	11.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	7.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	16.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	8.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	5.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	12.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	4.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	24.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	33.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	27.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	37.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	3

Countries ranked near Syria

38 Iraq 36.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
39 Sri Lanka 31.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
40 Vanuatu 29.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
42 Bhutan 27.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
43 India 26.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
44 Kazakhstan 25.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 168 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Syria?: Gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Syria was 27.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Syria?: The highest recorded value was 37.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2021.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Syria?: The lowest recorded value was 4.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2012.
How does Syria rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?: Syria ranks 41st out of 168 countries with data for 2022.
Is gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Syria?: Over the last ten years it is up 549.4%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP
Unit: constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 168 places, 6,954 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 22 September 2026

Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.