Syria GDP (2026)
LiveSyria 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 GDP Growth (1960โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1960โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Syria's GDP in 2026 is $19.99B.
It ranks #139 among 218 countries.
Syria contributes 0.02% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $847 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of -1.21% in 2026.
Syria GDP Historical Data (1960โ2026)
| 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)
iSyria 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
Syriaโs 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.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1960โ2026
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Syria's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $19,993,439,950, measured in current US dollars.
Syria's GDP growth rate in 2026 is -1.21%.
GDP per capita in Syria is approximately $847 in 2026.
Syria ranks #139 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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