Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Syria
Syria: Total official development assistance to medical research and basic was 68.02 million constant US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Syria, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million constant US$.
Analysis
In 2024, total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Syria stood at 68.02 million constant US$.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 1,066.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Syria peaked at 255.99 million constant US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.5213 million constant US$, in 2003.
Syria ranks 43rd of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Syria, year by year
| Year | million constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.8042 million constant US$ | — |
| 2001 | 2.33 million constant US$ | +190.2% |
| 2002 | 2.88 million constant US$ | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 0.5213 million constant US$ | -81.9% |
| 2004 | 3.45 million constant US$ | +561.4% |
| 2005 | 8.41 million constant US$ | +143.9% |
| 2006 | 9.48 million constant US$ | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 11.14 million constant US$ | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 16.37 million constant US$ | +46.9% |
| 2009 | 24.95 million constant US$ | +52.4% |
| 2010 | 16.34 million constant US$ | -34.5% |
| 2011 | 16.08 million constant US$ | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 10.22 million constant US$ | -36.5% |
| 2013 | 6.11 million constant US$ | -40.2% |
| 2014 | 5.83 million constant US$ | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 13.31 million constant US$ | +128.3% |
| 2016 | 15.86 million constant US$ | +19.1% |
| 2017 | 32.92 million constant US$ | +107.6% |
| 2018 | 34.82 million constant US$ | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 30.38 million constant US$ | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 75.06 million constant US$ | +147.0% |
| 2021 | 123.86 million constant US$ | +65.0% |
| 2022 | 255.99 million constant US$ | +106.7% |
| 2023 | 65.89 million constant US$ | -74.3% |
| 2024 | 68.02 million constant US$ | +3.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 68.02 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 127.96 million constant US$, 53% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Syria's 68.02 million constant US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 32.59 million constant US$, 2.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +561.4% | 0.5213 million constant US$ | 3.45 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.03 million constant US$ | 0.5213 million constant US$ | 24.95 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.19 million constant US$ | 5.83 million constant US$ | 34.82 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 117.76 million constant US$ | 65.89 million constant US$ | 255.99 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 40 Melanesia 78.84 million constant US$ compare
- 41 South Sudan 69.72 million constant US$ compare
- 42 Liberia 68.63 million constant US$ compare
- 43 Syrian Arab Republic 68.02 million constant US$ compare
- 45 Central African Republic 67.87 million constant US$ compare
- 46 Philippines 66.9 million constant US$ compare
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 total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Syria?
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Syria was 68.02 million constant US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total official development assistance to medical research and basic recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 255.99 million constant US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest total official development assistance to medical research and basic recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5213 million constant US$ in 2003.
- How does Syria rank for total official development assistance to medical research and basic?
- Syria ranks 43rd out of 162 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total official development assistance to medical research and basic rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,066.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors, gross disbursement, by recipient countries (millions of constant 2024 United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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