Syrian Arab Republic Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's trade openness was 41.42% in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 16.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's trade openness stood at 41.42% in 2025, a rise of +5.81% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.42% by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 165th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports relative to GDP, has fallen from an early‑period high of 49.16 in 1960 to a historic low of 33.51 in 1986, before surging to an all‑time peak of 80.13 in 2005 during a brief window of liberalised trade policies. By 2025 the indicator stands at 41.42, placing Syria at 165th in the world and closely aligning with peers such as Benin (40.98) and New Caledonia (41.47). The long‑term decline since the mid‑2000s reflects the combined impact of protracted conflict, sanctions and damaged infrastructure, which have constrained both export capacity and import availability. While the modest rebound from the 1986 trough suggests some resilience, sustained improvements will likely depend on political stability, reconstruction of transport networks and the easing of external restrictions, factors that could gradually lift the trade openness trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 41.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.42% | +5.81% | #165 |
| 2022 | 35.61% | −25.61% | #8 |
| 2021 | 61.22% | +16.40% | #59 |
| 2020 | 44.82% | +2.82% | #39 |
| 2019 | 42.00% | −8.66% | #19 |
| 2018 | 50.66% | −10.39% | #34 |
| 2017 | 61.05% | −6.06% | #64 |
| 2016 | 67.11% | +16.03% | #73 |
| 2015 | 51.09% | −3.18% | #37 |
| 2014 | 54.26% | +9.56% | #36 |
| 2013 | 44.71% | +9.34% | #19 |
| 2012 | 35.37% | −15.33% | #8 |
| 2011 | 50.70% | −13.31% | #30 |
| 2010 | 64.01% | +4.07% | #54 |
| 2009 | 59.94% | −14.28% | #56 |
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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's trade openness was 41.42% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 16.3% increase from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's trade openness peaked at 80.13% in 2005.
The lowest trade openness in Syrian Arab Republic was 33.51% in 1986.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 165th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's trade openness is projected to reach 41.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 41.42%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_trade-openness,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}