Syrian Arab Republic External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt to gni was 24.46% in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt to gni stood at 24.46% in 2025, a decline of +0.87pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.46% by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 97th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s external debt to gross national income rose from 10.92 % in 2008 to a dramatic peak of 41.26 % in 2020, reflecting the severe fiscal strain of the civil war and the accompanying collapse of export earnings and remittances. After the trough of 7.91 % in 2011, debt accumulation accelerated, reaching 24.46 % in 2025, placing Syria at 97th in the World Bank ranking and marginally below Brazil’s 24.62 % and Mexico’s 24.11 % for the same indicator. The 17‑year series shows that while the post‑2020 decline from the peak suggests some debt‑service relief, the ratio remains well above pre‑conflict levels, indicating that external financing continues to fund essential imports and reconstruction. Continued political stability, a revival of productive sectors and improved access to concessional financing would be required to reverse the upward trajectory and bring the debt‑to‑GNI ratio closer to its pre‑war trough.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 23.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.46% | −0.87pp | #97 |
| 2023 | 25.33% | +4.02pp | #20 |
| 2022 | 21.31% | −15.05pp | #16 |
| 2021 | 36.36% | −4.90pp | #36 |
| 2020 | 41.26% | +20.13pp | #47 |
| 2019 | 21.13% | −1.00pp | #19 |
| 2018 | 22.13% | −7.05pp | #20 |
| 2017 | 29.18% | −6.82pp | #35 |
| 2016 | 36.01% | +8.12pp | #50 |
| 2015 | 27.89% | +5.60pp | #37 |
| 2014 | 22.29% | −1.03pp | #30 |
| 2013 | 23.32% | +11.87pp | #34 |
| 2012 | 11.44% | +3.53pp | #6 |
| 2011 | 7.91% | −1.28pp | #4 |
| 2010 | 9.19% | −1.98pp | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt to gni was 24.46% in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt to gni peaked at 41.26% in 2020.
The lowest external debt to gni in Syrian Arab Republic was 7.91% in 2011.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 97th globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt to gni is projected to reach 24.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 24.46%. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}