Syria GDP per Capita PPP

GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power parity, current international dollars.

GDP per Capita PPP in Syria increased to 4,905.15 international dollars in 2022 from 4,765.53 international dollars in 2021.

$4,905
▲ +139.62022 · previous $4,766Annual · international $ (PPP) · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Syria GDP per Capita PPP — History

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Syria GDP per Capita PPP — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

GDP per Capita PPP in Syria increased to 4,905.15 international dollars in 2022 from 4,765.53 international dollars in 2021.

It has risen in each of the last three years.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2021) it was $4,766, so the latest figure is $140 higher.

Over the past five years the average was $4,101, with a range from $3,456 to $4,905. The latest value is above that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 2017 and has 6 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 83% of all of them.

The highest value on record is $4,905 (2022) and the lowest is $3,265 (2017). The long-run average is $3,962.

Compared with other countries

Among 204 economies with recent data, Syria ranks 169th from the top. The median across all these economies is $21,072, so Syria is below the typical country.

Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (23 economies with data) it ranks 21st; the regional median is $16,521.

Statistics

Latest
$4,9052022
Previous
$4,766
5-year average
$4,101
Long-run average
$3,962since 2017
All-time high
$4,9052022
All-time low
$3,2652017
Observations
6Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
2022$4,905▲ +139.6
2021$4,766▲ +887.1
2020$3,878▲ +376.3
2019$3,502▲ +46.3
2018$3,456▲ +190.8
2017$3,265

GDP per Capita PPP — Syria vs Peers

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Understanding GDP per Capita PPP — a simple guide

What it measures

GDP per capita converted at purchasing-power-parity rates, which adjust for differences in local price levels.

How it is calculated

GDP per person converted using purchasing power parity (PPP) rates instead of market exchange rates. PPP adjusts for how much the same basket of goods costs in each country.

Simple example

A haircut may cost $2 in one country and $20 in another. PPP adjusts for such differences so incomes can be compared more fairly.

▲ When it is high or rising

Higher PPP income means people can afford more goods and services locally.

▼ When it is low or falling

Lower PPP income indicates lower purchasing power per person.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

PPP figures allow fairer comparisons of living standards between countries with very different costs of living.

How to read it

PPP values are estimates based on periodic international price surveys and are best used for comparisons, not exact incomes.

What to look at alongside it

GDP per capita in US dollars and living-cost differences.

Key terms

PPP
Purchasing power parity — an exchange rate that equalises the cost of a common basket of goods.
International dollar
A unit with the same purchasing power as one US dollar in the United States.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD), annual data from 2017 to 2022. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current gdp per capita ppp of Syria?
Syria gdp per capita ppp was $4,905 in 2022, compared with $4,766 in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest gdp per capita ppp of Syria?
Since 2017, the highest reading was $4,905 (2022) and the lowest was $3,265 (2017).
What does gdp per capita ppp measure?
GDP per capita converted at purchasing-power-parity rates, which adjust for differences in local price levels.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.