GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Syria
Syria: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 19.99 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
19.99 billion current US$
Change on year
down 15.4%
World rank
130th
of 211 countries
All-time high
67.54 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
2.14 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
GDP in Syria, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Syria is 19.99 billion current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 15.4% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Syria peaked at 67.54 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.14 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Syria 130th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Syria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.14 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2.59 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1972 | 3.06 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1973 | 3.24 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 5.16 billion current US$ | +59.3% |
| 1975 | 6.83 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1976 | 7.63 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 7.70 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 9.28 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1979 | 9.93 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 13.06 billion current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1981 | 15.52 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1982 | 16.30 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 17.59 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 17.50 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 16.40 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 13.29 billion current US$ | -19.0% |
| 1987 | 11.36 billion current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1988 | 10.58 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 9.85 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 12.31 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1991 | 12.98 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 13.25 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 13.70 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 10.12 billion current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1995 | 11.40 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 13.79 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1997 | 14.51 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 15.20 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 15.87 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 18.94 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2001 | 20.24 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 20.67 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 21.83 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 25.09 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 28.86 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2006 | 33.75 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 40.47 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 52.56 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2009 | 54.11 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 61.39 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 67.54 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 43.19 billion current US$ | -36.1% |
| 2013 | 21.36 billion current US$ | -50.5% |
| 2014 | 21.50 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 16.47 billion current US$ | -23.4% |
| 2016 | 12.60 billion current US$ | -23.5% |
| 2017 | 16.37 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2018 | 21.50 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 2019 | 22.58 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 12.05 billion current US$ | -46.7% |
| 2021 | 14.35 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2022 | 23.62 billion current US$ | +64.6% |
| 2023 | 19.99 billion current US$ | -15.4% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 19.99 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 17.29 billion current US$, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Syria's 19.99 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 106.94 billion current US$, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.76 billion current US$ | 2.14 billion current US$ | 9.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.15 billion current US$ | 9.85 billion current US$ | 17.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.31 billion current US$ | 10.12 billion current US$ | 15.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.65 billion current US$ | 18.94 billion current US$ | 54.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.45 billion current US$ | 12.60 billion current US$ | 67.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.50 billion current US$ | 12.05 billion current US$ | 23.62 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More population data for Syria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1531 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1531 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.149 (2100)
- Population density 237.91 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.22 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.149 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.0104 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Syria?
- Gdp in Syria was 19.99 billion current US$ in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 67.54 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.14 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Syria rank for gdp?
- Syria ranks 130th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release