Syrian Arab Republic - GDP per capita (current US$) 1960 - 2020
Syrian Arab Republic's gdp per capita (current us$) is currently $537.21 USD (United States dollar) according to the most recent World Bank data for the country (2020).
Definition
GDP per capita is determined by dividing the gross domestic product by the population at midyear. GDP represents the total value generated by resident producers within the economy, inclusive of product taxes and excluding subsidies not factored into product value. This calculation does not consider deductions for asset depreciation, depletion, or degradation of natural resources. The data is presented in current U.S. dollars.- Syrian Arab Republic's gdp per capita (current us$) for 2020 was $537.21, a -52.23% increase from 2019, with a -$588 difference.
- In 2019 it was $1,124.52, a 1.14% increase from 2018, with a +$12 difference.
- In 2018 it was $1,111.87, a 28.94% increase from 2017.
- In 2017 it was $862.32, a 29.80% increase from 2016.
- In 2016 it was $664.34, a -22.53% increase from 2015.
Measure: Estimated Value
Average, Lowest, and Highest Recorded Values
The average gdp per capita (current us$), value for Syrian Arab Republic is currently $2,567.43 (average of years with recorded data) with a lowest recorded value of $186.02 in 1960 and a highest value of $11,304.64 in 2010.For comparison, the world wide [World Bank] aggregate for 1960 was $456.83 and in 2010 it was $9,558.02. Essentially, in 1960, Syrian Arab Republic contributed 40.72% to the world wide aggregate. While in 2010 it contributed 118.27% to the aggregate, recording a 190.44% increase in amounts contributed within the 50-year period. Nonetheless, the country recorded a 5,976.97% increase in gdp per capita (current us$) within the same period.
Similarly, from 1960 (when the lowest value was recorded) to 2020, Syrian Arab Republic recorded a 188.79% increase in gdp per capita (current us$). The world aggregate recorded a 2,285.09% growth in the same period.
Syrian Arab Republic's GDP per capita (current US$) - Historical Data
| Year | GDP per capita (current US$) | Average Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | $186.02 | |
| 1961 | $198.93 | 6.94% |
| 1962 | $226.88 | 14.05% |
| 1963 | $237.94 | 4.87% |
| 1964 | $257.45 | 8.20% |
| 1965 | $247.71 | -3.78% |
| 1966 | $238.40 | -3.76% |
| 1967 | $252.25 | 5.81% |
| 1968 | $264.23 | 4.75% |
| 1969 | $293.98 | 11.26% |
| 1970 | $281.70 | -4.18% |
| 1971 | $320.81 | 13.89% |
| 1972 | $356.90 | 11.25% |
| 1973 | $368.30 | 3.19% |
| 1974 | $585.88 | 59.08% |
| 1975 | $742.52 | 26.73% |
| 1976 | $827.16 | 11.40% |
| 1977 | $857.15 | 3.63% |
| 1978 | $992.99 | 15.85% |
| 1979 | $1,154.51 | 16.27% |
| 1980 | $1,467.86 | 27.14% |
| 1981 | $1,820.85 | 24.05% |
| 1982 | $1,842.71 | 1.20% |
| 1983 | $1,898.52 | 3.03% |
| 1984 | $1,885.02 | -0.71% |
| 1985 | $2,011.57 | 6.71% |
| 1986 | $2,334.21 | 16.04% |
| 1987 | $2,884.30 | 23.57% |
| 1988 | $1,421.74 | -50.71% |
| 1989 | $1,546.40 | 8.77% |
| 1990 | $1,926.38 | 24.57% |
| 1991 | $2,171.46 | 12.72% |
| 1992 | $2,516.44 | 15.89% |
| 1993 | $2,722.91 | 8.20% |
| 1994 | $3,238.39 | 18.93% |
| 1995 | $3,553.75 | 9.74% |
| 1996 | $4,184.29 | 17.74% |
| 1997 | $4,397.54 | 5.10% |
| 1998 | $4,542.95 | 3.31% |
| 1999 | $4,588.98 | 1.01% |
| 2000 | $4,941.85 | 7.69% |
| 2001 | $5,187.21 | 4.96% |
| 2002 | $5,276.06 | 1.71% |
| 2003 | $5,433.64 | 2.99% |
| 2004 | $6,241.06 | 14.86% |
| 2005 | $7,221.64 | 15.71% |
| 2006 | $7,914.77 | 9.60% |
| 2007 | $8,695.84 | 9.87% |
| 2008 | $10,155.97 | 16.79% |
| 2009 | $10,288.15 | 1.30% |
| 2010 | $11,304.64 | 9.88% |
| 2011 | $2,971.28 | -73.72% |
| 2012 | $1,910.60 | -35.70% |
| 2013 | $993.74 | -47.99% |
| 2014 | $1,071.23 | 7.80% |
| 2015 | $857.50 | -19.95% |
| 2016 | $664.34 | -22.53% |
| 2017 | $862.32 | 29.80% |
| 2018 | $1,111.87 | 28.94% |
| 2019 | $1,124.52 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | $537.21 | -52.23% |
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Comparison with Countries in the Middle East & North Africa Region.
Among countries in the same World Bank Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, Syrian Arab Republic comes in 21st with $537.21 gdp per capita (current us$).
- Within the same region, Iran, Islamic Rep. comes in 11th with $4,387.83, gdp per capita (current us$).
- Egypt, Arab Rep. comes in 12th with $4,295.41.
- Algeria comes in 13th with $4,273.92.
- Jordan comes in 14th with $4,204.51.
- Lebanon comes in 15th with $4,136.15.
- West Bank and Gaza comes in 16th with $3,789.33.
- Tunisia comes in 17th with $3,776.67.
- Morocco comes in 18th with $3,527.94.
- Djibouti comes in 19th with $3,136.11.
- And Yemen, Rep. comes in 20th with $676.93, gdp per capita (current us$).
GDP per capita (current US$), Top 10 Countries in the Middle East & North Africa Region.
Top 10 Countries in the Middle East & North Africa Region.
| # | Country | GDP per capita (current US$) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | $88,046.30 | 2022 |
| 2 | Israel | $54,659.80 | 2022 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | $53,757.90 | 2022 |
| 4 | Kuwait | $43,233.50 | 2022 |
| 5 | Malta | $33,940.90 | 2022 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | $30,436.30 | 2022 |
| 7 | Bahrain | $30,152.00 | 2022 |
| 8 | Oman | $25,056.80 | 2022 |
| 9 | Libya | $6,716.10 | 2022 |
| 10 | Iraq | $5,937.20 | 2022 |
Comparison with Countries in the Low income Group.
Among countries in the same World Bank Low income (LI) group, Syrian Arab Republic comes in 17th with $537.21 gdp per capita (current us$).
- Within the same income group, Gambia, The comes in 7th with $840.01, gdp per capita (current us$).
- Mali comes in 8th with $833.30.
- Burkina Faso comes in 9th with $832.88.
- Guinea-Bissau comes in 10th with $775.83.
- Liberia comes in 11th with $754.53.
- Chad comes in 12th with $716.80.
- Yemen, Rep. comes in 13th with $676.93.
- Malawi comes in 14th with $645.16.
- Congo, Dem. Rep. comes in 15th with $586.46.
- Mozambique comes in 16th with $541.45.
- Niger comes in 18th with $533.03.
- Madagascar comes in 19th with $505.04.
- Somalia comes in 20th with $461.78.
- Sierra Leone comes in 21st with $461.36.
- Central African Republic comes in 22nd with $427.06.
- Afghanistan comes in 23rd with $363.67.
- And Burundi comes in 24th with $238.44, gdp per capita (current us$).
GDP per capita (current US$), Top 14 Countries in the Low income Group.
Top 14 Countries in the Low income Group.
| # | Country | GDP per capita (current US$) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudan | $1,102.15 | 2022 |
| 2 | South Sudan | $1,071.78 | 2015 |
| 3 | Ethiopia | $1,027.59 | 2022 |
| 4 | Rwanda | $966.33 | 2022 |
| 5 | Uganda | $964.22 | 2022 |
| 6 | Togo | $918.38 | 2022 |
| 7 | Gambia, The | $840.01 | 2022 |
| 8 | Mali | $833.30 | 2022 |
| 9 | Burkina Faso | $832.88 | 2022 |
| 10 | Guinea-Bissau | $775.83 | 2022 |
| 11 | Liberia | $754.53 | 2022 |
| 12 | Chad | $716.80 | 2022 |
| 13 | Yemen, Rep. | $676.93 | 2022 |
| 14 | Malawi | $645.16 | 2022 |