Real gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Real gdp growth was 3.44 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Real gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic, 1980–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for real gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic is 3.44, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 41.8% on the previous year and up 49.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 13.25 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -6.5, in 1984.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 99th of 196 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.
Real gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10.49 | — |
| 1981 | 8.46 | -19.3% |
| 1982 | 2.58 | -69.5% |
| 1983 | 1.6 | -37.9% |
| 1984 | -6.5 | -504.9% |
| 1985 | 7.3 | -212.3% |
| 1986 | -4.76 | -165.2% |
| 1987 | 1.25 | -126.3% |
| 1988 | 12.72 | +916.9% |
| 1989 | -6.07 | -147.7% |
| 1990 | 10.36 | -270.7% |
| 1991 | 10.73 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 13.25 | +23.5% |
| 1993 | 7.41 | -44.1% |
| 1994 | 5.53 | -25.3% |
| 1995 | 5.42 | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 2.97 | -45.3% |
| 1997 | -1.09 | -136.7% |
| 1998 | 5.55 | -609.5% |
| 1999 | -3.12 | -156.2% |
| 2000 | 2.29 | -173.5% |
| 2001 | 3.68 | +60.3% |
| 2002 | 5.9 | +60.2% |
| 2003 | -2.04 | -134.5% |
| 2004 | 6.9 | -438.9% |
| 2005 | 6.21 | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 5.05 | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 5.67 | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 4.48 | -21.1% |
| 2009 | 5.91 | +32.1% |
| 2010 | 3.44 | -41.8% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 3.44 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.56, 75% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 3.44 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.9, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Real gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +916.9% | 1.25 | 12.72 |
| 1998 | +609.5% | -1.09 | 5.55 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.71 | -6.5 | 12.72 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.7 | -3.12 | 13.25 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.41 | -2.04 | 6.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.44 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
- 96 Bangladesh 3.49 compare
- 97 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China 3.49 compare
- 98 North Macedonia, Republic of 3.49 compare
- 100 Peru 3.44 compare
- 101 Liechtenstein, Principality of 3.43 compare
- 102 Turkmenistan 3.42 compare
More economy & growth data for Syrian Arab Republic
- 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 real gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Real gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic was 3.44 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest real gdp growth recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 13.25 in 1992.
- What is the lowest real gdp growth recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.5 in 1984.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for real gdp growth?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 99th out of 196 countries with data for 2010.
- Is real gdp growth rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Real gdp growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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