Syria

Country in Asia

In brief

Agriculture, share of GDP: 42.9% (2022). World rank 2 of 197; in Asia, 1 of 46. Women in work or seeking work: 12.7% (2025). World rank 183 of 186; in Asia, 46 of 49. Exports, share of GDP: 6.8% (2022). World rank 181 of 184; in Asia, 44 of 44. From 2015 to 2025: unemployment 14.2% → 13.6% and youth unemployment 34.8% → 33.1% (ages 15–24). Worse than all its neighbours (Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Türkiye): GDP per person, GDP per person at purchasing power parity, and gross national income per person.

Size and growth

GDP: $23.7B 2022
GDP per person: $1,057 2022
GDP per person at purchasing power parity: $4,905 2022
GDP growth per year: -0.2% 2022

Income and prices

Income level (World Bank): Low income
Gross national income per person: $720 2022
Inflation: +13.4% 2019
Price level, USA = 100: 32 2022

Structure and jobs

Agriculture, share of GDP: 42.9% 2022
Industry, share of GDP: 11.9% 2022
Services, share of GDP: 44.7% 2022
Unemployment: 13.6% 2025
Youth unemployment, ages 15–24: 33.1% 2025
Women in work or seeking work: 12.7% 2025

Trade and finance

Exports, share of GDP: 6.8% 2022
Imports, share of GDP: 28.7% 2022
Current account balance, share of GDP: -0.6% 2010
Foreign direct investment, share of GDP: +1.2% 2011
Remittances received, share of GDP: 2.6% 2010
Tax revenue, share of GDP: No data
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)

Poverty and inequality

Gini index (0 = full equality): 26.4 2022
Living on under $3 a day: 18% 2022