What is government transparency in Syria?

Government transparency in Syria was 1.77 in 2010, according to Hollyer et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest government transparency recorded in Syria?

The highest recorded value was 2.27 in 2007.

What is the lowest government transparency recorded in Syria?

The lowest recorded value was 0.2172 in 1988.

How does Syria rank for government transparency?

Syria ranks 33rd out of 125 countries with data for 2010.

Is government transparency rising or falling in Syria?

Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Syria data come from?

The figures come from Hollyer et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government transparency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Government transparency in Syria

Name: Government transparency in Syria
Creator: Hollyer et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Syria: Government transparency was 1.77 in 2010. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2010)

1.77

Change on year

down 12.6%

World rank

33rd

of 125 countries

All-time high

2.27

in 2007

All-time low

0.2172

in 1988

Years of data

1980–2010

Government transparency in Syria, 1980–2010

Source: Hollyer et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2010, government transparency in Syria stood at 1.77.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government transparency in Syria peaked at 2.27 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.2172, in 1988.

Syria ranks 33rd of 125 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1980s	0.6747	0.2172	1.06	10
1990s	0.9503	0.439	1.52	10
2000s	1.71	0.8499	2.27	10
2010s	1.77	1.77	1.77	1

Countries ranked near Syria

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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)
Consumer price index 614.95 2010 = 100 (2019)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is government transparency in Syria?: Government transparency in Syria was 1.77 in 2010, according to Hollyer et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest government transparency recorded in Syria?: The highest recorded value was 2.27 in 2007.
What is the lowest government transparency recorded in Syria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.2172 in 1988.
How does Syria rank for government transparency?: Syria ranks 33rd out of 125 countries with data for 2010.
Is government transparency rising or falling in Syria?: Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria data come from?: The figures come from Hollyer et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government transparency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Government transparency
Source: Hollyer et al. (2014) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 125 places, 3,875 data points, 1980–2010
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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