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
$14,778,887,579
GDP Added Today
$43,996,219
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% #127
2022 $23,737,634,644 -0.20% $1,057 0.02% #117
2021 $14,892,885,528 1.79% $689 0.02% #134
2020 $12,501,503,673 0.95% $594 0.01% #138
2019 $22,583,046,645 1.22% $1,110 0.03% #115
2018 $21,497,779,248 1.39% $1,098 0.02% #115
2017 $16,369,842,725 -0.72% $852 0.02% #121
2016 $12,597,854,088 -6.41% $656 0.02% #129
2015 $16,466,861,435 -4.18% $848 0.02% #116
2014 $21,502,061,466 -10.31% $1,061 0.03% #113
2013 $21,361,254,635 -26.30% $986 0.03% #111
2012 $43,190,318,033 -26.34% $1,898 0.06% #89
2011 $67,539,433,544 2.85% $2,952 0.09% #69
2010 $61,390,833,273 5.19% $2,731 0.09% #70
2009 $54,111,721,044 5.91% $2,462 0.09% #72
2008 $52,557,913,397 4.48% $2,429 0.08% #76
2007 $40,465,331,020 5.67% $1,938 0.07% #78
2006 $33,751,812,959 5.05% $1,719 0.06% #77
2005 $28,858,937,499 6.22% $1,534 0.06% #77
2004 $25,086,910,448 6.90% $1,368 0.06% #76
2003 $21,828,144,686 0.59% $1,220 0.06% #73
2002 $20,786,986,580 7.86% $1,190 0.06% #73
2001 $20,078,599,626 3.79% $1,178 0.06% #73
2000 $18,937,031,610 0.68% $1,138 0.06% #73
1999 $15,873,875,969 -3.55% $978 0.05% #80
1998 $15,200,846,154 6.79% $961 0.05% #83
1997 $14,505,233,463 5.02% $941 0.04% #82
1996 $13,789,560,878 9.83% $918 0.04% #81
1995 $11,396,706,587 7.03% $780 0.04% #82
1994 $10,122,020,000 7.21% $712 0.04% #82
1993 $13,695,962,055 6.15% $993 0.05% #72
1992 $13,253,565,861 12.97% $990 0.05% #72
1991 $12,981,833,333 7.67% $1,000 0.05% #72
1990 $12,308,624,418 3.74% $978 0.05% #71
1989 $9,853,395,762 -13.65% $809 0.05% #71
1988 $10,577,041,645 18.01% $898 0.05% #70
1987 $11,356,215,543 1.68% $997 0.07% #68
1986 $13,293,205,278 -7.95% $1,208 0.09% #65
1985 $16,403,539,893 9.35% $1,544 0.13% #60
1984 $17,503,078,174 -7.61% $1,706 0.14% #60
1983 $17,589,277,143 2.32% $1,776 0.15% #60
1982 $16,298,929,011 2.79% $1,703 0.14% #61
1981 $15,518,201,335 7.76% $1,676 0.13% #61
1980 $13,062,420,382 14.51% $1,458 0.12% #62
1979 $9,929,681,529 0.89% $1,146 22.60% #2
1978 $9,275,200,458 9.94% $1,108 22.97% #2
1977 $7,696,011,396 -1.80% $951 22.48% #3
1976 $7,633,528,867 12.25% $976 23.10% #3
1975 $6,826,980,444 16.35% $904 22.03% #3
1974 $5,159,557,148 25.80% $707 19.56% #3
1973 $3,239,487,516 -10.47% $459 14.75% #3
1972 $3,059,681,698 25.66% $448 16.16% #3
1971 $2,589,851,325 8.96% $393 15.78% #3
1970 $2,140,384,010 -1.80% $335 15.24% #3
1969 $2,245,011,515 18.77% $364 75.18% #1
1968 $1,753,746,430 3.73% $293 71.76% #1
1967 $1,580,229,799 8.26% $273 72.41% #1
1966 $1,342,287,553 -7.66% $239 70.59% #1
1965 $1,472,036,540 2.30% $271 74.95% #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.