Syrian Arab Republic Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Syrian Arab Republic's government revenue was 20.85% in 2010, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 12.6% decrease from 2009. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2010.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's government revenue stood at 20.85% in 2010, a decline of +3.00% from 2009. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 138th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s government revenue has shown a gradual decline over the 21‑year span covered by the IMF World Economic Outlook, falling from 24.34 % of GDP in 1990 to 20.85 % in 2010, a level that placed the country 138th in the world. The highest share was recorded in 2001 at 30.29 %, while the lowest occurred in 2008 with 20.07 %, indicating that the 2010 figure remains close to the all‑time trough. Compared with peers of similar rank, Syria’s revenue share is only marginally lower than Suriname’s 20.87 % and Hong Kong SAR’s 20.73 % in the same year, underscoring a modest but persistent downward trajectory. The decline reflects structural fiscal pressures that began in the early 2000s and were exacerbated by the global financial crisis, which pushed revenue below the 2001 peak. Unless fiscal reforms broaden the tax base or improve collection efficiency, the downward trend is likely to continue, keeping Syria near the lower end of global government‑revenue rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.85% | −3.00% | #138 |
| 2009 | 23.85% | +3.79% | #109 |
| 2008 | 20.07% | −2.65% | #139 |
| 2007 | 22.72% | −2.50% | #118 |
| 2006 | 25.21% | +1.45% | #108 |
| 2005 | 23.77% | −3.38% | #102 |
| 2004 | 27.15% | −2.79% | #75 |
| 2003 | 29.94% | +3.49% | #66 |
| 2002 | 26.45% | −3.84% | #76 |
| 2001 | 30.29% | +4.29% | #67 |
| 2000 | 26.01% | −0.55% | #76 |
| 1999 | 26.55% | +0.54% | #63 |
| 1998 | 26.02% | −1.18% | #65 |
| 1997 | 27.19% | +2.32% | #59 |
| 1996 | 24.87% | −1.08% | #64 |
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 government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's government revenue was 20.85% in 2010. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 12.6% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's government revenue peaked at 30.29% in 2001.
The lowest government revenue in Syrian Arab Republic was 20.07% in 2008.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 138th globally in government revenue as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
The government revenue of Syrian Arab Republic in 2010 was 20.85%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_government-revenue,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}