Syria GDP Per Capita (2026)
Syria has an economy historically supported by agriculture, trade, manufacturing, energy, construction, and services, although prolonged conflict and disruption have significantly affected productive capacity. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic output compares with population and helps track changes in production per resident over time. Explore Syria’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$847
Est. in USD
World Rank
#183
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
Asia Rank
#46
Out of 49 countries
1. Syria GDP Per Capita in 2026
Syria’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, industry, trade, services, and other sectors. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a population-based measure of economic output that can be compared across time and countries. The indicator is particularly useful for understanding how major disruptions to production and population affect per-person economic performance.
2. Syria GDP Per Capita Growth (1960–2026)
3. Syria GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $847 | -19.9% |
| 2022 | $1,057 | +53.5% |
| 2021 | $689 | +15.9% |
| 2020 | $594 | -46.5% |
| 2019 | $1,110 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | $1,098 | +29.0% |
| 2017 | $852 | +29.7% |
| 2016 | $656 | -22.6% |
| 2015 | $848 | -20.1% |
| 2014 | $1,061 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | $986 | -48.0% |
| 2012 | $1,898 | -35.7% |
| 2011 | $2,952 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | $2,731 | +10.9% |
| 2009 | $2,462 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | $2,429 | +25.4% |
| 2007 | $1,938 | +12.7% |
| 2006 | $1,719 | +12.1% |
| 2005 | $1,534 | +12.1% |
| 2004 | $1,368 | +12.1% |
| 2003 | $1,220 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | $1,190 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | $1,178 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | $1,138 | +16.4% |
| 1999 | $978 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | $961 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | $941 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | $918 | +17.8% |
| 1995 | $780 | +9.4% |
| 1994 | $712 | -28.2% |
| 1993 | $993 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | $990 | -1.0% |
| 1991 | $1,000 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | $978 | +20.9% |
| 1989 | $809 | -9.9% |
| 1988 | $898 | -10.0% |
| 1987 | $997 | -17.5% |
| 1986 | $1,208 | -21.7% |
| 1985 | $1,544 | -9.5% |
| 1984 | $1,706 | -3.9% |
| 1983 | $1,776 | +4.3% |
| 1982 | $1,703 | +1.6% |
| 1981 | $1,676 | +14.9% |
| 1980 | $1,458 | +27.2% |
| 1979 | $1,146 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | $1,108 | +16.5% |
| 1977 | $951 | -2.6% |
| 1976 | $976 | +8.1% |
| 1975 | $904 | +27.9% |
| 1974 | $707 | +54.0% |
| 1973 | $459 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | $448 | +14.2% |
| 1971 | $393 | +17.0% |
| 1970 | $335 | -7.7% |
| 1969 | $364 | +23.9% |
| 1968 | $293 | +7.5% |
| 1967 | $273 | +14.0% |
| 1966 | $239 | -11.6% |
| 1965 | $271 | +6.5% |
| 1964 | $254 | +8.2% |
| 1963 | $235 | +4.9% |
| 1962 | $224 | +14.1% |
| 1961 | $196 | +7.0% |
| 1960 | $184 | — |
4. Syria GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
N/A
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+23.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+29.0%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
-50.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Syria’s GDP per capita has been affected by conflict, infrastructure damage, migration, inflation, exchange-rate movements, trade restrictions, investment, and changes in domestic production. These factors can create significant volatility in both total output and per-person economic activity. Historical data helps show how GDP per capita has changed through periods of expansion, severe contraction, and partial recovery.
5. Syria GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Syria
$847
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Syria’s GDP per capita is approximately
95.6%
below the
Asia average
and
96.6%
below the world average.
6. Syria GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #43 | Nepal | $1,548 |
| #44 | Timor-Leste | $1,520 |
| #45 | Myanmar | $1,519 |
| #46 | Syria | $847 |
| #47 | North Korea | $640 |
| #48 | Afghanistan | $448 |
| #49 | Yemen | $384 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Syria
Syria GDP (Nominal)
$20.0 Billion
(2026)
Syria GDP Per Capita
$847
(2026)
Syria’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic production generated across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP reflects the overall size of economic activity, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader perspective on economic conditions.
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8. Syria GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
Syria.
9. Syria GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Syria GDP per capita is estimated at $847 in 2026.
It ranks #183 globally and #46 in Asia.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 23.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 29.0%.
It is approximately 95.6% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 96.6% below the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Syria GDP Per Capita FAQs
Syria GDP per capita is estimated at $847 in 2026.
Syria ranks #183 globally and #46 in Asia by GDP per capita.
The latest year-over-year change is currently unavailable.
Syria GDP per capita was approximately $848 in 2015.
Syria GDP per capita is approximately 95.6% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.