Consumer price index in Syria
Syria: Consumer price index was 614.95 2010 = 100 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in Syria, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2019, consumer price index in Syria stood at 614.95 2010 = 100. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.4% on the previous year and up 542.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Syria peaked at 614.95 2010 = 100 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.42 2010 = 100, in 1962.
Syria ranks 18th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.53 2010 = 100 | 1.42 2010 = 100 | 1.67 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.75 2010 = 100 | 1.71 2010 = 100 | 3.92 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.26 2010 = 100 | 4.67 2010 = 100 | 27.96 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 51.25 2010 = 100 | 33.39 2010 = 100 | 62.82 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 72.19 2010 = 100 | 57.71 2010 = 100 | 95.79 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 322.81 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 614.95 2010 = 100 | 10 |
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More reference data data for Syria
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.58 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.329 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3623 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2737 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Syria?
- Consumer price index in Syria was 614.95 2010 = 100 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 614.95 2010 = 100 in 2019.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.42 2010 = 100 in 1962.
- How does Syria rank for consumer price index?
- Syria ranks 18th out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 542.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.