Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita) in Syria
Syria: Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita) was 260.2% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity in Syria, 2009–2019
Source: World Bank. Measured in % of income per capita.
Analysis
In 2019, getting electricity: cost to get electricity in Syria stood at 260.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.6% on the previous year and down 73.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, getting electricity: cost to get electricity in Syria peaked at 1,045.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 223.1%, in 2018.
Syria ranks 102nd of 189 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.
Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita) in Syria, year by year
| Year | % of income per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 994.2% | — |
| 2010 | 1,045.9% | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 940.4% | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 902.9% | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 652.8% | -27.7% |
| 2014 | 801.5% | +22.8% |
| 2015 | 339.3% | -57.7% |
| 2016 | 312.4% | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 247.3% | -20.8% |
| 2018 | 223.1% | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 260.2% | +16.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 260.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 3,116.3%, 8% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 260.2% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 285.3%, 91% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 994.2% | 994.2% | 994.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 572.6% | 223.1% | 1,045.9% | 10 |
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 getting electricity: cost to get electricity in Syria?
- Getting electricity: cost to get electricity in Syria was 260.2% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest getting electricity: cost to get electricity recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1,045.9% in 2010.
- What is the lowest getting electricity: cost to get electricity recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 223.1% in 2018.
- How does Syria rank for getting electricity: cost to get electricity?
- Syria ranks 102nd out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Is getting electricity: cost to get electricity rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The cost is the total median cost associated with completing the procedures to connect a warehouse to electricity. It is calculated as a percentage of income per capita. All the fees and costs associated with completing the procedures to connect a warehouse to electricity are recorded, including those related to obtaining clearances from government agencies, applying for the connection, receiving inspections of both the site and the internal wiring, purchasing material, getting the actual connection works and paying a security deposit. Bribes are not included.