Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) in Syria
Syria: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) was 12.67 billion SDR in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
12.67 billion SDR
Change on year
up 14.0%
World rank
72nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
12.67 billion SDR
in 2010
All-time low
5.17 million SDR
in 1950
Years of data
61
1950–2010
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Syria, 1950–2010
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
Syria recorded 12.67 billion SDR for total reserves (gold at national valuation) in 2010. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 14.0% on the previous year and up 10,553.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Syria peaked at 12.67 billion SDR in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.17 million SDR, in 1950.
Syria ranks 72nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) in Syria, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.17 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 19.17 million SDR | +270.8% |
| 1952 | 29.59 million SDR | +54.4% |
| 1953 | 45.63 million SDR | +54.2% |
| 1954 | 48.63 million SDR | +6.6% |
| 1955 | 49.63 million SDR | +2.1% |
| 1956 | 65.23 million SDR | +31.4% |
| 1957 | 63.23 million SDR | -3.1% |
| 1958 | 47.18 million SDR | -25.4% |
| 1959 | 54.29 million SDR | +15.1% |
| 1960 | 27.66 million SDR | -49.1% |
| 1961 | 20.66 million SDR | -25.3% |
| 1962 | 32.64 million SDR | +58.0% |
| 1963 | 21.64 million SDR | -33.7% |
| 1964 | 32.64 million SDR | +50.8% |
| 1965 | 44.64 million SDR | +36.8% |
| 1966 | 52.66 million SDR | +18.0% |
| 1967 | 73.66 million SDR | +39.9% |
| 1968 | 66.44 million SDR | -9.8% |
| 1969 | 58.36 million SDR | -12.2% |
| 1970 | 54.36 million SDR | -6.9% |
| 1971 | 78.62 million SDR | +44.6% |
| 1972 | 122.18 million SDR | +55.4% |
| 1973 | 336.70 million SDR | +175.6% |
| 1974 | 403.76 million SDR | +19.9% |
| 1975 | 623.71 million SDR | +54.5% |
| 1976 | 275.44 million SDR | -55.8% |
| 1977 | 420.90 million SDR | +52.8% |
| 1978 | 313.79 million SDR | -25.4% |
| 1979 | 462.93 million SDR | +47.5% |
| 1980 | 286.60 million SDR | -38.1% |
| 1981 | 275.29 million SDR | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 205.86 million SDR | -25.2% |
| 1983 | 77.54 million SDR | -62.3% |
| 1984 | 303.19 million SDR | +291.0% |
| 1985 | 102.01 million SDR | -66.4% |
| 1986 | 141.63 million SDR | +38.8% |
| 1987 | 177.65 million SDR | +25.4% |
| 1988 | 164.99 million SDR | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 117.97 million SDR | -28.5% |
| 1990 | 109.01 million SDR | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 108.46 million SDR | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 112.74 million SDR | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 112.87 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 106.18 million SDR | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 104.28 million SDR | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 107.81 million SDR | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 114.89 million SDR | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 110.14 million SDR | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 112.99 million SDR | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 118.98 million SDR | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 123.67 million SDR | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 114.04 million SDR | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 104.35 million SDR | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 136.39 million SDR | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 12.16 billion SDR | +8813.6% |
| 2006 | 10.97 billion SDR | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 10.79 billion SDR | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 11.10 billion SDR | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 11.12 billion SDR | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 12.67 billion SDR | +14.0% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 12.67 billion SDR is above the median for low income countries, which is 745.45 million SDR, 17.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Syria's 12.67 billion SDR is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22.44 billion SDR, 56% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +8813.6% | 136.39 million SDR | 12.16 billion SDR |
| 1984 | +291.0% | 77.54 million SDR | 303.19 million SDR |
| 1951 | +270.8% | 5.17 million SDR | 19.17 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 42.78 million SDR | 5.17 million SDR | 65.23 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 43.10 million SDR | 20.66 million SDR | 73.66 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 309.24 million SDR | 54.36 million SDR | 623.71 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 185.27 million SDR | 77.54 million SDR | 303.19 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 109.94 million SDR | 104.28 million SDR | 114.89 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.67 billion SDR | 104.35 million SDR | 12.16 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.67 billion SDR | 12.67 billion SDR | 12.67 billion SDR | 1 |
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More financial sector data for Syria
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Syria?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Syria was 12.67 billion SDR in 2010, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 12.67 billion SDR in 2010.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.17 million SDR in 1950.
- How does Syria rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
- Syria ranks 72nd out of 188 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10,553.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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