Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Syria
Syria: Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) was 20.39 billion in 2010. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Syria, 2000–2010
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2010, imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Syria stood at 20.39 billion. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.4% on the previous year and up 294.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Syria peaked at 20.39 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.17 billion, in 2000.
That places Syria 21st out of 31 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.17 billion | — |
| 2001 | 5.82 billion | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 6.84 billion | +17.5% |
| 2003 | 8.36 billion | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 10.42 billion | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 12.99 billion | +24.7% |
| 2006 | 12.26 billion | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 15.76 billion | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 19.93 billion | +26.5% |
| 2009 | 16.93 billion | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 20.39 billion | +20.4% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 20.39 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 15.71 billion, 1.3× the median. (5 countries reporting)
- Syria's 20.39 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 68.21 billion, 30% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.45 billion | 5.17 billion | 19.93 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.39 billion | 20.39 billion | 20.39 billion | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Syria?
- Imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Syria was 20.39 billion in 2010, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 20.39 billion in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.17 billion in 2000.
- How does Syria rank for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and)?
- Syria ranks 21st out of 31 countries with data for 2010.
- Is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 294.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.