Syria GDP (2026)

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Syria has historically relied on agriculture, energy production, manufacturing, and trade, although years of conflict have significantly reduced economic activity and infrastructure. Reconstruction and restoration of productive industries remain central to the country's long-term economic potential. This page provides Syria GDP data, historical performance, and economic conditions in 2026.

Syria Live GDP
$11,745,820,735
GDP Added Today
$23,639,504
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
-1.21%
vs 2023
โ–ผ โˆ’1.21%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$847
vs 2023
โ–ฒ +$847
Global Rank (Nominal)
#139
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1960โ€“2026
65 years

Syria GDP Growth (1960โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1960โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $67.54B
Lowest GDP $857.70M
Average Growth 2.92%
1960โ€“2026
Best Growth 25.80%
Weakest Growth -26.34%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Syria 0.02%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.17%
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Key Findings

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Syria's GDP in 2026 is $19.99B.

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It ranks #139 among 218 countries.

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Syria contributes 0.02% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $847 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of -1.21% in 2026.

Historical Data

Syria GDP Historical Data (1960โ€“2026)

2026 $19,993,439,950 -1.21% $847 0.02% #138
2025 N/A 0.00% N/A N/A N/A
2024 N/A 0.00% N/A N/A N/A
2023 $19,993,439,950 0.00% N/A 0.02% #126
2022 $23,737,634,644 -0.20% $1,057 0.02% #116
2021 $14,892,885,528 1.79% $689 0.02% #133
2020 $12,501,503,673 0.95% $594 0.01% #137
2019 $22,583,046,645 1.22% $1,110 0.03% #114
2018 $21,497,779,248 1.39% $1,098 0.02% #114
2017 $16,369,842,725 -0.72% $852 0.02% #120
2016 $12,597,854,088 -6.41% $656 0.02% #128
2015 $16,466,861,435 -4.18% $848 0.02% #115
2014 $21,502,061,466 -10.31% $1,061 0.03% #112
2013 $21,361,254,635 -26.30% $986 0.03% #110
2012 $43,190,318,033 -26.34% $1,898 0.06% #88
2011 $67,539,433,544 2.85% $2,952 0.09% #68
2010 $61,390,833,273 5.19% $2,731 0.09% #69
2009 $54,111,721,044 5.91% $2,462 0.09% #71
2008 $52,557,913,397 4.48% $2,429 0.08% #75
2007 $40,465,331,020 5.67% $1,938 0.07% #77
2006 $33,751,812,959 5.05% $1,719 0.06% #76
2005 $28,858,937,499 6.22% $1,534 0.06% #76
2004 $25,086,910,448 6.90% $1,368 0.06% #75
2003 $21,828,144,686 0.59% $1,220 0.06% #72
2002 $20,786,986,580 7.86% $1,190 0.06% #72
2001 $20,078,599,626 3.79% $1,178 0.06% #72
2000 $18,937,031,610 0.68% $1,138 0.06% #72
1999 $15,873,875,969 -3.55% $978 0.05% #79
1998 $15,200,846,154 6.79% $961 0.05% #82
1997 $14,505,233,463 5.02% $941 0.04% #81
1996 $13,789,560,878 9.83% $918 0.04% #80
1995 $11,396,706,587 7.03% $780 0.04% #81
1994 $10,122,020,000 7.21% $712 0.04% #81
1993 $13,695,962,055 6.15% $993 0.05% #71
1992 $13,253,565,861 12.97% $990 0.05% #71
1991 $12,981,833,333 7.67% $1,000 0.05% #71
1990 $12,308,624,418 3.74% $978 0.05% #70
1989 $9,853,395,762 -13.65% $809 0.05% #70
1988 $10,577,041,645 18.01% $898 0.05% #69
1987 $11,356,215,543 1.68% $997 0.07% #67
1986 $13,293,205,278 -7.95% $1,208 0.09% #64
1985 $16,403,539,893 9.35% $1,544 0.13% #59
1984 $17,503,078,174 -7.61% $1,706 0.14% #59
1983 $17,589,277,143 2.32% $1,776 0.15% #59
1982 $16,298,929,011 2.79% $1,703 0.14% #60
1981 $15,518,201,335 7.76% $1,676 0.13% #60
1980 $13,062,420,382 14.51% $1,458 0.12% #61
1979 $9,929,681,529 0.89% $1,146 42.42% #1
1978 $9,275,200,458 9.94% $1,108 42.71% #1
1977 $7,696,011,396 -1.80% $951 39.79% #2
1976 $7,633,528,867 12.25% $976 40.83% #2
1975 $6,826,980,444 16.35% $904 39.07% #2
1974 $5,159,557,148 25.80% $707 35.46% #2
1973 $3,239,487,516 -10.47% $459 27.84% #2
1972 $3,059,681,698 25.66% $448 29.04% #2
1971 $2,589,851,325 8.96% $393 27.91% #2
1970 $2,140,384,010 -1.80% $335 26.23% #2
1969 $2,245,011,515 18.77% $364 76.99% #1
1968 $1,753,746,430 3.73% $293 73.72% #1
1967 $1,580,229,799 8.26% $273 74.68% #1
1966 $1,342,287,553 -7.66% $239 73.06% #1
1965 $1,472,036,540 2.30% $271 77.23% #1
1964 $1,339,494,267 9.27% $254 93.56% #1
1963 $1,200,447,408 0.00% $235 93.56% #1
1962 $1,110,565,881 0.00% $224 93.23% #1
1961 $945,244,972 0.00% $196 92.51% #1
1960 $857,704,413 0.00% $184 92.22% #1

Syria GDP Projections (IMF)

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Projection data is not available.

Syria Economy Overview

Syria's economy was historically based on agriculture, manufacturing, oil production, trade, and services before years of conflict caused widespread economic disruption. Agriculture continues to produce wheat, cotton, olives, fruits, and livestock where conditions allow, while small-scale manufacturing and local commerce remain active in some areas.

Reconstruction needs are extensive across transportation, housing, electricity, healthcare, and industrial infrastructure. Trade, retail, and public services continue to operate under difficult conditions, although overall economic activity remains constrained by conflict and international sanctions.

Syria GDP Outlook

Syriaโ€™s economic outlook remains highly uncertain because of damaged infrastructure, political fragmentation, international sanctions, and restricted access to investment and trade. Agriculture, local manufacturing, construction, energy, and small businesses could support gradual recovery where security conditions improve. Large-scale rebuilding of housing, electricity, transport, and public services would be necessary. Currency weakness, inflation, poverty, displacement, limited financing, institutional instability, and regional tensions continue to create severe risks.