Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Syria
Syria: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 6.80 billion current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
6.80 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
135th
of 193 countries
All-time high
21.16 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
211.57 million current US$
in 1961
Years of data
63
1960–2022
Imports of goods and services in Syria, 1960–2022
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Syria recorded 6.80 billion current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2022.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and down 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Syria peaked at 21.16 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 211.57 million current US$, in 1961.
Syria ranks 135th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Syria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 238.44 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 211.57 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1962 | 239.48 million current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1963 | 254.14 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 257.29 million current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 250.84 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1966 | 308.59 million current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1967 | 302.66 million current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 359.84 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1969 | 486.95 million current US$ | +35.3% |
| 1970 | 450.74 million current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1971 | 578.54 million current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1972 | 725.13 million current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1973 | 834.76 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1974 | 1.74 billion current US$ | +108.6% |
| 1975 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +33.2% |
| 1976 | 2.62 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1977 | 3.13 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1978 | 2.90 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 3.58 billion current US$ | +23.4% |
| 1980 | 4.63 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1981 | 5.12 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 4.06 billion current US$ | -20.6% |
| 1983 | 4.69 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1984 | 4.20 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 1985 | 4.17 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 2.96 billion current US$ | -29.1% |
| 1987 | 3.29 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 2.75 billion current US$ | -16.3% |
| 1989 | 2.97 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 3.44 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1991 | 4.16 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1992 | 4.99 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1993 | 5.60 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1994 | 4.59 billion current US$ | -18.0% |
| 1995 | 4.32 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 5.25 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1997 | 4.90 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 4.70 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 5.08 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 5.52 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 6.17 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2002 | 6.59 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 6.40 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 9.45 billion current US$ | +47.5% |
| 2005 | 11.28 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2006 | 11.88 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 15.29 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2008 | 19.27 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2009 | 16.71 billion current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2010 | 19.55 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2011 | 21.16 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 11.94 billion current US$ | -43.5% |
| 2013 | 7.89 billion current US$ | -34.0% |
| 2014 | 10.16 billion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2015 | 6.06 billion current US$ | -40.4% |
| 2016 | 5.72 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 6.83 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2018 | 7.68 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 6.55 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 3.75 billion current US$ | -42.7% |
| 2021 | 6.56 billion current US$ | +74.9% |
| 2022 | 6.80 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 6.80 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.10 billion current US$, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 6.80 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.26 billion current US$, 13% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 290.98 million current US$ | 211.57 million current US$ | 486.95 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.89 billion current US$ | 450.74 million current US$ | 3.58 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.88 billion current US$ | 2.75 billion current US$ | 5.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.70 billion current US$ | 3.44 billion current US$ | 5.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.86 billion current US$ | 5.52 billion current US$ | 19.27 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.35 billion current US$ | 5.72 billion current US$ | 21.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.70 billion current US$ | 3.75 billion current US$ | 6.80 billion current US$ | 3 |
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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 6.80 billion current US$ in 2022, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 21.16 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 211.57 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Syria rank for imports of goods and services?
- Syria ranks 135th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.0%. 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 Imports of goods and services (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.