Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Syria

Syria: Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate was -168.77 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
-168.77 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 72.9%
World rank
173rd
of 178 countries
All-time high
425.61 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-648.32 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
48
1971–2022

Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Syria, 1971–2022

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2022, terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Syria stood at -168.77 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 72.9% on the previous year and down 41.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Syria peaked at 425.61 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -648.32 % change on previous year, in 1994.

Syria ranks 173rd of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Syria, year by year

Annual values for Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Syria, 1971 to 2022.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 37.61 % change on previous year
1972 -14.93 % change on previous year -139.7%
1973 24.81 % change on previous year -266.1%
1974 123.8 % change on previous year +399.1%
1975 -47.45 % change on previous year -138.3%
1976 -20.15 % change on previous year -57.5%
1977 85.39 % change on previous year -523.8%
1978 -7.68 % change on previous year -109.0%
1979 45.71 % change on previous year -695.1%
1980 -4.05 % change on previous year -108.9%
1981 -53.43 % change on previous year +1218.9%
1982 -7.91 % change on previous year -85.2%
1983 -96.85 % change on previous year +1123.8%
1985 219.31 % change on previous year -326.5%
1986 15.02 % change on previous year -93.2%
1987 50.01 % change on previous year +232.9%
1988 22.35 % change on previous year -55.3%
1989 170.22 % change on previous year +661.7%
1990 -17.55 % change on previous year -110.3%
1991 -84.28 % change on previous year +380.2%
1992 63.31 % change on previous year -175.1%
1993 -84.77 % change on previous year -233.9%
1994 -648.32 % change on previous year +664.8%
1995 92.28 % change on previous year -114.2%
1997 -28.48 % change on previous year -130.9%
1998 -21.76 % change on previous year -23.6%
1999 8.82 % change on previous year -140.5%
2000 100 % change on previous year +1033.2%
2002 63.61 % change on previous year -36.4%
2003 425.61 % change on previous year +569.1%
2004 243.8 % change on previous year -42.7%
2005 161.67 % change on previous year -33.7%
2006 -67.81 % change on previous year -141.9%
2007 11.78 % change on previous year -117.4%
2008 81.32 % change on previous year +590.4%
2009 -68.94 % change on previous year -184.8%
2010 148.7 % change on previous year -315.7%
2011 -55.18 % change on previous year -137.1%
2012 -119.27 % change on previous year +116.2%
2013 -33.93 % change on previous year -71.6%
2014 -78.69 % change on previous year +131.9%
2015 206.11 % change on previous year -361.9%
2016 68.78 % change on previous year -66.6%
2017 24.75 % change on previous year -64.0%
2018 -17.05 % change on previous year -168.9%
2019 -1.6 % change on previous year -90.6%
2020 -97.62 % change on previous year +6015.3%
2022 -168.77 % change on previous year +72.9%

Syria compared with similar countries

  • Syria's -168.77 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -3 % change on previous year, 56.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Syria's -168.77 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -29.99 % change on previous year, 5.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate 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.

YearChange FromTo
2020 -6015.3% -1.6 % change on previous year -97.62 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 25.24 % change on previous year -47.45 % change on previous year 123.8 % change on previous year 9
1980s 34.96 % change on previous year -96.85 % change on previous year 219.31 % change on previous year 9
1990s -80.08 % change on previous year -648.32 % change on previous year 92.28 % change on previous year 9
2000s 105.67 % change on previous year -68.94 % change on previous year 425.61 % change on previous year 9
2010s 14.26 % change on previous year -119.27 % change on previous year 206.11 % change on previous year 10
2020s -133.19 % change on previous year -168.77 % change on previous year -97.62 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 170 Ireland -130.41 % change on previous year compare
  2. 171 Thailand -138.51 % change on previous year compare
  3. 172 Malta -154.77 % change on previous year compare
  4. 174 Poland -191.05 % change on previous year compare
  5. 175 Madagascar -197.18 % change on previous year compare
  6. 176 Qatar -221.84 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Syria?
Terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Syria was -168.77 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 425.61 % change on previous year in 2003.
What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was -648.32 % change on previous year in 1994.
How does Syria rank for terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
Syria ranks 173rd out of 178 countries with data for 2022.
Is terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
178 places, 7,062 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.