Computer, communications and other services (%) … imports in Syria
Syria: Computer, communications and other services (%) … imports was 5.7% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Syria, 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 Syria 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 Syria peaked at 29.7% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 1981.
That places Syria 190th 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 (%) … imports in Syria, 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% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 5.7% is below the median for low income countries, which is 21.3%, 27% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Syria's 5.7% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.4%, 31% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Computer, communications and other services (%) … imports 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +247.5% | 1.8% | 6.2% |
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 Syria
More private sector data for Syria
- Merchandise trade 79.2% (2025)
- Food imports 21.0% (2010)
- Manufactures imports 54.1% (2010)
- Merchandise imports 7.91 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 3.44 billion current US$ (2010)
- Food exports 21.0% (2010)
- Manufactures exports 24.7% (2010)
- Merchandise exports 3.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 7.04 billion current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 132.12 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Syria?
- Computer, communications and other services in Syria 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 29.7% in 1978.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 1981.
- How does Syria rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Syria ranks 190th out of 198 countries with data for 2010.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.