Global change over the last 50 years in Syria
Syria: Global change over the last 50 years was 6,000 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Global change over the last 50 years in Syria, 1965–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for global change over the last 50 years in Syria is 6,000, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global change over the last 50 years in Syria peaked at 17,882 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1,345, in 1973.
That places Syria 162nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global change over the last 50 years in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1,700 | — |
| 1966 | 1,700 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1,700 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1,801 | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 1,804 | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 1,700 | -5.8% |
| 1971 | 2,100 | +23.5% |
| 1972 | 1,600 | -23.8% |
| 1973 | 1,345 | -15.9% |
| 1974 | 1,650 | +22.7% |
| 1975 | 2,001 | +21.3% |
| 1976 | 3,307 | +65.3% |
| 1977 | 3,617 | +9.4% |
| 1978 | 3,755 | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 3,826 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 3,971 | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 3,838 | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 4,063 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 4,412 | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 5,415 | +22.8% |
| 1985 | 5,890 | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 5,306 | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 5,382 | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 5,533 | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 5,095 | -7.9% |
| 1990 | 5,775 | +13.3% |
| 1991 | 7,721 | +33.7% |
| 1992 | 9,654 | +25.0% |
| 1993 | 9,189 | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 10,041 | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 11,639 | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 12,128 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 11,727 | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 14,330 | +22.2% |
| 1999 | 14,017 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 13,369 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 14,171 | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 15,166 | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 16,128 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 17,220 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 16,980 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 17,166 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 17,882 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 15,590 | -12.8% |
| 2009 | 15,304 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 15,247 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 13,400 | -12.1% |
| 2012 | 11,500 | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 8,800 | -23.5% |
| 2014 | 7,099 | -19.3% |
| 2015 | 6,322 | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 6,679 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 6,415 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 6,299 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 6,230 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 5,700 | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 6,115 | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 6,185 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 5,955 | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 6,000 | +0.8% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 6,000 is below the median for low income countries, which is 55,138, 11% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 6,000 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33,109, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Global change over the last 50 years in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +65.3% | 2,001 | 3,307 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,741 | 1,700 | 1,804 | 5 |
| 1970s | 2,490 | 1,345 | 3,826 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,890 | 3,838 | 5,890 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,622 | 5,775 | 14,330 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,898 | 13,369 | 17,882 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,799 | 6,230 | 15,247 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,991 | 5,700 | 6,185 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 159 Bahamas 8,881 compare
- 160 Samoa 8,107 compare
- 161 Equatorial Guinea 7,274 compare
- 163 Sao Tome and Principe 5,730 compare
- 164 Cape Verde 5,587 compare
- 165 Tajikistan 5,483 compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global change over the last 50 years in Syria?
- Global change over the last 50 years in Syria was 6,000 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global change over the last 50 years recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 17,882 in 2007.
- What is the lowest global change over the last 50 years recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,345 in 1973.
- How does Syria rank for global change over the last 50 years?
- Syria ranks 162nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global change over the last 50 years rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global change over the last 50 years. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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