Syria: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Syria?

Syria's real GDP shrank by 0.2% in 2022, the latest year in World Bank data, and GDP per capita was about US$1,057 in 2022, according to the World Bank GDP per capita series. The IMF's World Economic Outlook (October 2026) publishes no figures for Syria.

No more recent official national accounts were found, because the sites of the Central Bank of Syria (cb.gov.sy) and the Syrian Planning and Statistics Commission (psc.gov.sy), which could not be reached because of connection or TLS certificate errors when checked on 15 October 2026. Updated figures, if published, would come from the Planning and Statistics Commission.

Official sources: World Bank: GDP growth, Syria · World Bank: GDP per capita, Syria

Where is the official Syrian pound exchange rate published?

The official exchange rates of the Syrian pound are set and published by the Central Bank of Syria on its website, cb.gov.sy. No rate is quoted here because the site failed a TLS certificate check when it was tested on 15 October 2026, so the figure could not be read.

Rates quoted by exchange offices or on social media are not official figures. The World Bank's inflation series for Syria stops in 2019, so no current international price figure is available either.

Official sources: World Bank: Inflation, consumer prices, Syria

How fast is Syria's economy growing?

-0.2%: that is real GDP growth in Syria for 2022, according to the World Bank. The peak was 6.2% in 2005 and the low -26.3% in 2012. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 4.4%; Syria is 18th highest of 21. World rank, highest first: 168th of 188.

How rich is Syria per person?

The World Bank puts GDP per person in Syria at $1,057 in 2022. Since 2005 it has ranged from $594 (2020) to $2,952 (2011). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was $4,960, and Syria placed 20th highest of 21. Worldwide: 166th of 188.

What is Syria's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

In 2022, GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Syria was $4,905 in international dollars, according to the World Bank. No year since 2017 has been higher. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: $15,834 in international dollars; Syria is 20th highest of 21. World rank, highest first: 150th of 185.

What share of Syria's economy is exports?

The World Bank puts exports of goods and services in Syria at 6.8% of GDP in 2022. That is the lowest since at least 2005. It is 20th highest of 20 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 44.6% of GDP. Worldwide: 165th of 168.