Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) in Syria
Syria: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) was 23.62 billion current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
23.62 billion current US$
Change on year
up 64.6%
World rank
121st
of 207 countries
All-time high
67.54 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
2.14 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
53
1970–2022
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Syria, 1970–2022
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Syria recorded 23.62 billion current US$ for gross value added at basic prices (gva) in 2022.
That represents a change of up 64.6% on the previous year and down 45.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Syria peaked at 67.54 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.14 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Syria 121st out of 207 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) in Syria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.14 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2.59 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1972 | 3.06 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1973 | 3.24 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 5.16 billion current US$ | +59.3% |
| 1975 | 6.83 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1976 | 7.63 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 7.70 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 9.28 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1979 | 9.93 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 13.06 billion current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1981 | 15.52 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1982 | 16.30 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 17.59 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 17.50 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 16.40 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 13.29 billion current US$ | -19.0% |
| 1987 | 11.36 billion current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1988 | 10.58 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 9.85 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 12.31 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1991 | 12.98 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 13.25 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 13.70 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 10.12 billion current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1995 | 11.40 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 13.79 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1997 | 14.51 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 15.20 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 15.87 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 18.94 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2001 | 20.24 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 20.67 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 21.83 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 25.09 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 28.86 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2006 | 33.75 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 40.47 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 52.56 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2009 | 54.11 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 61.39 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 67.54 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 43.19 billion current US$ | -36.1% |
| 2013 | 21.36 billion current US$ | -50.5% |
| 2014 | 21.50 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 16.47 billion current US$ | -23.4% |
| 2016 | 12.60 billion current US$ | -23.5% |
| 2017 | 16.37 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2018 | 21.50 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 2019 | 22.58 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 12.05 billion current US$ | -46.7% |
| 2021 | 14.35 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2022 | 23.62 billion current US$ | +64.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 23.62 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.14 billion current US$, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Syria's 23.62 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 110.20 billion current US$, 21% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.76 billion current US$ | 2.14 billion current US$ | 9.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.15 billion current US$ | 9.85 billion current US$ | 17.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.31 billion current US$ | 10.12 billion current US$ | 15.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.65 billion current US$ | 18.94 billion current US$ | 54.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.45 billion current US$ | 12.60 billion current US$ | 67.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.67 billion current US$ | 12.05 billion current US$ | 23.62 billion current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More economy & growth data for Syria
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -41.81 % change on previous year (2010)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0316 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 30.15 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0176 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0237 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 22.01 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0165 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 15.69 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Syria?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Syria was 23.62 billion current US$ in 2022, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 67.54 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.14 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Syria rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Syria ranks 121st out of 207 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.3%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. 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.