Gross savings in Syria
Syria: Gross savings was 9.73 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Syria, 1977–2010
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross savings in Syria is 9.73 billion current US$, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 47.4% on the previous year and up 191.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Syria peaked at 9.73 billion current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 273.94 million current US$, in 1988.
Syria ranks 94th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings in Syria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1.95 billion current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 1.59 billion current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1979 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +45.4% |
| 1980 | 2.52 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 2.30 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1983 | 2.45 billion current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1984 | 2.75 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1985 | 2.32 billion current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1986 | 1.73 billion current US$ | -25.3% |
| 1987 | 533.49 million current US$ | -69.2% |
| 1988 | 273.94 million current US$ | -48.7% |
| 1989 | 797.68 million current US$ | +191.2% |
| 1990 | 1.02 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1991 | 324.88 million current US$ | -68.0% |
| 1992 | 656.66 million current US$ | +102.1% |
| 1993 | 1.08 billion current US$ | +64.2% |
| 1994 | 1.85 billion current US$ | +71.8% |
| 1995 | 2.34 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1996 | 2.07 billion current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1997 | 1.70 billion current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1998 | 2.12 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1999 | 1.89 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 3.34 billion current US$ | +77.0% |
| 2001 | 4.06 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2002 | 4.67 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 4.55 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 4.91 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 5.48 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 6.80 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2007 | 7.08 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 7.18 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 6.60 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 9.73 billion current US$ | +47.4% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 9.73 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.01 billion current US$, 4.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Syria's 9.73 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 29.69 billion current US$, 33% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross savings in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +191.2% | 273.94 million current US$ | 797.68 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.95 billion current US$ | 1.59 billion current US$ | 2.32 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.85 billion current US$ | 273.94 million current US$ | 2.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.50 billion current US$ | 324.88 million current US$ | 2.34 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.47 billion current US$ | 3.34 billion current US$ | 7.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.73 billion current US$ | 9.73 billion current US$ | 9.73 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
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 savings in Syria?
- Gross savings in Syria was 9.73 billion current US$ in 2010, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 9.73 billion current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 273.94 million current US$ in 1988.
- How does Syria rank for gross savings?
- Syria ranks 94th out of 178 countries with data for 2010.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.