GDP growth in Syrian Arab Republic

Syrian Arab Republic: GDP growth was -1.2% in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.2%
Change on year
down 264.8%
World rank
198th
of 212 countries
All-time high
25.8%
in 1974
All-time low
-26.3%
in 2012
Years of data
54
1970–2023

GDP growth in Syrian Arab Republic, 1970–2023

-20020197019962023

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

Syrian Arab Republic recorded -1.2% for gdp growth in 2023.

The figure is down 264.8% on the previous year and up 95.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 25.8% in 1974 and was at its lowest, -26.3%, in 2012.

That places Syrian Arab Republic 198th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 8.6% -10.5% 25.8% 10
1980s 2.7% -13.6% 18.0% 10
1990s 6.3% -3.6% 13.0% 10
2000s 4.7% 0.7% 7.2% 10
2010s -6.4% -26.3% 5.2% 10
2020s 0.2% -1.2% 1.9% 4

Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic

  1. 195 Myanmar -1.0% compare
  2. 196 Liechtenstein -1.2% compare
  3. 197 Austria -1.2% compare
  4. 199 United States Virgin Islands -1.3% compare
  5. 200 Iraq -1.5% compare
  6. 201 Argentina -1.7% compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

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All data for Syrian Arab Republic β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic?
Gdp growth in Syrian Arab Republic was -1.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest gdp growth recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The highest recorded value was 25.8% in 1974.
What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -26.3% in 2012.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for gdp growth?
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 198th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp growth rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 95.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
GDP growth (annual %)
Unit
annual %
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
212 places, 10,140 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release