Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Syria
Syria: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 1.62 billion in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, received in Syria, 1977–2010
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, received in Syria is 1.62 billion, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 20.2% on the previous year and up 801.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Syria peaked at 1.62 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 92.45 million, in 1977.
That places Syria 39th out of 69 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 92.45 million | — |
| 1978 | 635.90 million | +587.8% |
| 1979 | 901.40 million | +41.8% |
| 1980 | 773.50 million | -14.2% |
| 1981 | 436.00 million | -43.6% |
| 1982 | 410.70 million | -5.8% |
| 1983 | 386.50 million | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 321.40 million | -16.8% |
| 1985 | 349.60 million | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 323.00 million | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 334.00 million | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 360.00 million | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 430.00 million | +19.4% |
| 1990 | 385.00 million | -10.5% |
| 1991 | 350.00 million | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 550.00 million | +57.1% |
| 1993 | 352.00 million | -36.0% |
| 1994 | 535.00 million | +52.0% |
| 1995 | 339.00 million | -36.6% |
| 1996 | 313.00 million | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 238.00 million | -24.0% |
| 1998 | 220.00 million | -7.6% |
| 1999 | 198.00 million | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 180.00 million | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 170.00 million | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 135.00 million | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 889.00 million | +558.5% |
| 2004 | 855.00 million | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 823.00 million | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 795.00 million | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 1.03 billion | +29.6% |
| 2008 | 1.33 billion | +28.6% |
| 2009 | 1.35 billion | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 1.62 billion | +20.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 1.62 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.24 billion, 1.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +587.8% | 92.45 million | 635.90 million |
| 2003 | +558.5% | 135.00 million | 889.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 543.25 million | 92.45 million | 901.40 million | 3 |
| 1980s | 412.47 million | 321.40 million | 773.50 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 348.00 million | 198.00 million | 550.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 755.23 million | 135.00 million | 1.35 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.62 billion | 1.62 billion | 1.62 billion | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More health data for Syria
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8632 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,491 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 7.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0503 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 7.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0528 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Syria?
- Personal remittances, received in Syria was 1.62 billion in 2010, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 billion in 2010.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.45 million in 1977.
- How does Syria rank for personal remittances, received?
- Syria ranks 39th out of 69 countries with data for 2010.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 801.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Personal remittances, received (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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