Syrian Arab Republic—Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Latest Value
-2.8%
2010
YoY Change
+3.4%
2009 → 2010
Maximum
5.2%
2000
Minimum
-7.7%
2003
Last
-2.8%
Previous
-2.9%
Highest
5.2%
Lowest
-7.7%
Unit
percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Syrian Arab Republic's current account balance (% of GDP) was -2.8% in 2010. This represents a +3.4% change from 2009. Over the past 11 years, the highest recorded value was 5.2% (2000) and the lowest was -7.7% (2003). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -2.8% | +3.4% |
| 2009 | -2.9% | -123.1% |
| 2008 | -1.3% | -550.0% |
| 2007 | -0.2% | -114.3% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | +163.6% |
| 2005 | -2.2% | +29.0% |
| 2004 | -3.1% | +59.7% |
| 2003 | -7.7% | -257.1% |
| 2002 | 4.9% | +22.5% |
| 2001 | 4.0% | -23.1% |
| 2000 | 5.2% |
Top Countries — Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 35.0% | 2026 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 26.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Guyana | 21.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | San Marino | 17.1% | 2026 |
| 5 | Singapore | 16.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Andorra | 16.0% | 2026 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 14.5% | 2026 |
| 8 | Norway | 14.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Papua New Guinea | 13.7% | 2026 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 12.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current-account balance relative to GDP.
Methodology
Based on balance of payments data. Includes trade balance, net income from abroad, and net current transfers.
Unit
percent of GDP
Source: International Monetary Fund (World Economic Outlook)Available series: 2000–2010View original source →