Indicators of economy in Syrian Arab Republic

SYR · Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 1,052 USD (PPP: 4,772 intl$) · Total GDP: 23.6 billion USD (2022)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Syrian Arab Republic is 59 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2022

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 23.62 billion USD 1,052 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 710 USD
GDP (PPP) 4,772 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2022

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2022 23.62 1,052
2021 14.35 664
2020 12.05 572
2019 22.58 1,110
2018 21.50 1,098
2017 16.37 852
2016 12.60 656
2015 16.47 848
2014 21.50 1,061
2013 21.36 986
2012 43.19 1,898
2011 67.54 2,952
2010 61.39 2,731
2009 54.11 2,462
2008 52.56 2,429
2007 40.47 1,938
2006 33.75 1,719
2005 28.86 1,534
2004 25.09 1,368
2003 21.83 1,220
2002 20.67 1,183
2001 20.24 1,187
2000 18.94 1,138
1999 15.87 978
1998 15.20 961
1997 14.51 941
1996 13.79 918
1995 11.40 780
1994 10.12 712
1993 13.70 993
1992 13.25 990
1991 12.98 1,000
1990 12.31 978
1989 9.85 809
1988 10.58 898
1987 11.36 997
1986 13.29 1,208
1985 16.40 1,544
1984 17.50 1,706
1983 17.59 1,776
1982 16.30 1,703
1981 15.52 1,676
1980 13.06 1,458
1979 9.93 1,146
1978 9.28 1,108
1977 7.70 951
1976 7.63 976
1975 6.83 904
1974 5.16 707
1973 3.24 459
1972 3.06 448
1971 2.59 393
1970 2.14 335
1969 2.25 364
1968 1.75 293
1967 1.58 273
1966 1.34 239
1965 1.47 271
1964 1.34 254
1963 1.20 235
1962 1.11 224
1961 0.95 196
1960 0.86 184

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Syrian Arab Republic play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2022

Indicator Syrian Arab Republic Per Capita
Imports 6.80 billion USD (28.8% of GDP)
Exports 1.61 billion USD (6.8% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2022

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in Syrian Arab Republic

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
13.0
Year: 2024
Corrupt
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 13.6%
2024 13.4%
2023 13.3%
2022 13.2%
2021 14.9%
2020 15.2%
2019 13.4%
2018 13.5%
2017 13.6%
2016 13.8%
2015 14.2%
2014 14.8%
2013 14.5%
2012 13.8%
2011 8.6%
2010 8.6%
2009 8.1%
2008 10.9%
2007 8.4%
2006 8.2%
2005 8.8%
2004 9.5%
2003 10.3%
2002 10.9%
2001 11.6%
2000 9.6%
1999 7.6%
1998 7.4%
1997 7.3%
1996 7.2%
1995 7.2%
1994 7.5%
1993 7.4%
1992 6.9%
1991 6.8%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2019

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2019 13.4%
2018 0.9%
2017 18.1%
2016 47.7%
2015 38.5%
2014 10.9%
2013 40.0%
2012 36.7%
2011 4.8%
2010 4.4%
2009 2.9%
2008 15.7%
2007 3.9%
2006 10.0%
2005 7.2%
2004 4.4%
2003 5.8%
2002 -0.1%
2001 3.0%
2000 -3.8%
1999 -3.7%
1998 -0.8%
1997 1.9%
1996 8.2%
1995 8.0%
1994 15.3%
1993 13.2%
1992 11.0%
1991 9.0%
1990 19.4%
1989 11.4%
1988 34.6%
1987 59.5%
1986 36.1%
1985 17.3%
1984 9.2%
1983 6.1%
1982 14.3%
1981 18.4%
1980 19.3%
1979 4.6%
1978 4.8%
1977 12.0%
1976 11.4%
1975 11.5%
1974 15.5%
1973 20.4%
1972 2.1%
1971 5.6%
1970 4.6%
1969 -2.0%
1968 2.8%
1967 6.5%
1966 3.8%
1965 -3.9%
1964 5.4%
1963 1.9%
1962 -3.8%
1961 2.0%
1960 5.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Syrian Arab Republic in 2022?

The GDP per capita of Syrian Arab Republic is 1,052 USD in 2022. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 4,772 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Syrian Arab Republic?

The main economic sectors in Syrian Arab Republic include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Syrian Arab Republic in 2019?

The inflation rate in Syrian Arab Republic is 13.4% in 2019. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Syrian Arab Republic including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

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Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026