Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Syria
Syria: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -3.81 % change on previous year in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Syria, 1978–2010
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Syria recorded -3.81 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2010.
The figure is down 120.0% on the previous year and up 65.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Syria peaked at 109.07 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -41.86 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Syria 134th out of 177 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Syria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -6.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 36.61 % change on previous year | -635.6% |
| 1980 | -34.78 % change on previous year | -195.0% |
| 1981 | -34.92 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 1983 | -41.86 % change on previous year | -598.3% |
| 1984 | 51.07 % change on previous year | -222.0% |
| 1985 | -36.83 % change on previous year | -172.1% |
| 1986 | 109.07 % change on previous year | -396.1% |
| 1987 | 26.36 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1988 | -6.57 % change on previous year | -124.9% |
| 1989 | -20.99 % change on previous year | +219.7% |
| 1990 | -13.86 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 1991 | -19.94 % change on previous year | +43.8% |
| 1992 | -18.75 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1993 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 1994 | -17.7 % change on previous year | +674.1% |
| 1995 | 10.91 % change on previous year | -161.7% |
| 1996 | -10.66 % change on previous year | -197.7% |
| 1997 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 1998 | 7.36 % change on previous year | -619.0% |
| 1999 | -6.87 % change on previous year | -193.4% |
| 2000 | -11.07 % change on previous year | +61.0% |
| 2001 | -6.79 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 2002 | 9.56 % change on previous year | -240.8% |
| 2003 | 18.05 % change on previous year | +88.8% |
| 2004 | -17.79 % change on previous year | -198.6% |
| 2006 | -10.75 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2007 | -16.76 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 2008 | -20.62 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 2009 | 19.09 % change on previous year | -192.6% |
| 2010 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's -3.81 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -0.5655 % change on previous year, 6.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Syria's -3.81 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -3.42 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.89 % change on previous year | -6.83 % change on previous year | 36.61 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.89 % change on previous year | -41.86 % change on previous year | 109.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -7.32 % change on previous year | -19.94 % change on previous year | 10.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.12 % change on previous year | -20.62 % change on previous year | 19.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -3.81 % change on previous year | -3.81 % change on previous year | -3.81 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 131 Gambia -3.26 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Angola -3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Indonesia -3.66 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Oman -3.89 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Egypt -3.96 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Croatia -4.05 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Syria?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Syria was -3.81 % change on previous year in 2010, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 109.07 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.86 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Syria rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Syria ranks 134th out of 177 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.