Syrian Arab Republic—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Latest Value
-7.8%
2010
YoY Change
-169.0%
2009 → 2010
Maximum
2.3%
2001
Minimum
-7.8%
2010
Last
-7.8%
Previous
-2.9%
Highest
2.3%
Lowest
-7.8%
Unit
percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Syrian Arab Republic's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -7.8% in 2010. This represents a -169.0% change from 2009. Over the past 11 years, the highest recorded value was 2.3% (2001) and the lowest was -7.8% (2010). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -7.8% | -169.0% |
| 2009 | -2.9% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | -2.9% | +3.3% |
| 2007 | -3.0% | -172.7% |
| 2006 | -1.1% | +75.0% |
| 2005 | -4.4% | -4.8% |
| 2004 | -4.2% | -55.6% |
| 2003 | -2.7% | -35.0% |
| 2002 | -2.0% | -187.0% |
| 2001 | 2.3% | +264.3% |
| 2000 | -1.4% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Naoero | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 3.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending or borrowing relative to GDP.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
percent of GDP
Source: International Monetary Fund (World Economic Outlook)Available series: 2000–2010View original source →