Computer, communications and other services in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Computer, communications and other services was 5.7% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Syrian Arab Republic, 1977–2010
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of commercial service imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for computer, communications and other services in Syrian Arab Republic is 5.7%, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, computer, communications and other services in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 29.7% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 1981.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 191st out of 198 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Computer, communications and other services in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | % of commercial service imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 13.5% | — |
| 1978 | 29.7% | +120.0% |
| 1979 | 2.8% | -90.6% |
| 1980 | 2.4% | -12.0% |
| 1981 | 1.8% | -28.5% |
| 1982 | 1.8% | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 4.1% | +121.4% |
| 1984 | 5.5% | +35.3% |
| 1985 | 2.6% | -52.7% |
| 1986 | 6.2% | +139.6% |
| 1987 | 4.5% | -27.0% |
| 1988 | 3.8% | -16.8% |
| 1989 | 5.2% | +37.2% |
| 1990 | 5.7% | +9.8% |
| 1991 | 5.1% | -9.6% |
| 1992 | 1.8% | -65.5% |
| 1993 | 6.2% | +247.5% |
| 1994 | 4.1% | -34.1% |
| 1995 | 6.1% | +50.2% |
| 1996 | 4.9% | -20.4% |
| 1997 | 6.8% | +40.6% |
| 1998 | 6.3% | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 6.8% | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 6.9% | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 7.2% | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 7.5% | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 8.8% | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 11.0% | +24.0% |
| 2005 | 11.0% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 11.2% | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 10.6% | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 7.5% | -28.9% |
| 2009 | 6.6% | -12.2% |
| 2010 | 5.7% | -13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.3% | 2.8% | 29.7% | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.4% | 1.8% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.8% | 6.6% | 11.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
More private sector data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Merchandise trade 79.2% (2025)
- Food imports 21.0% (2010)
- Manufactures imports 54.1% (2010)
- Merchandise imports 7.91 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 21.0% (2010)
- Manufactures exports 24.7% (2010)
- Merchandise exports 3.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 132.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0816 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Computer, communications and other services in Syrian Arab Republic was 5.7% in 2010, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest computer, communications and other services recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 29.7% in 1978.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 1981.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 191st out of 198 countries with data for 2010.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Computer, communications and other services include such activities as international telecommunications, and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; and personal, cultural, and recreational services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are commercial services provided by non-residents to residents.