Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Syria
Syria: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Syria, 1977–2010
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Syria is 19.41 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.5% on the previous year and up 260.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Syria peaked at 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.61 billion BoP, current US$, in 1989.
That places Syria 99th out of 200 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Syria, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2.82 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 2.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1979 | 3.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1980 | 4.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1981 | 5.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1982 | 4.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1983 | 4.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1984 | 4.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1985 | 4.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 3.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -37.8% |
| 1987 | 2.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 2.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1989 | 2.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 2.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 3.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1992 | 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1993 | 4.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1994 | 6.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1995 | 5.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 5.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.1% |
| 1998 | 4.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 5.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 5.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 6.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 6.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 9.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +48.5% |
| 2005 | 11.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2006 | 11.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 15.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2008 | 19.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2009 | 16.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.97 billion BoP, current US$, 3.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Syria's 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.94 billion BoP, current US$, 57% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 96 Paraguay 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 97 Uruguay 19.51 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 98 Honduras 19.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 100 Bosnia and Herzegovina 17.66 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 101 Iran 17.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 102 Myanmar 17.36 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Syria
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Syria?
- Imports of goods and services in Syria was 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2010, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.61 billion BoP, current US$ in 1989.
- How does Syria rank for imports of goods and services?
- Syria ranks 99th out of 200 countries with data for 2010.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 260.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.