Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity was 260.2% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity in Syrian Arab Republic, 2009–2019
Source: World Bank. Measured in % of income per capita.
Analysis
In 2019, getting electricity: cost to get electricity in Syrian Arab Republic 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 Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 1,045.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 223.1%, in 2018.
Syrian Arab Republic 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 in Syrian Arab Republic, 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% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 260.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 3,116.3%, 8% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic'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 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 getting electricity: cost to get electricity in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Getting electricity: cost to get electricity in Syrian Arab Republic was 260.2% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest getting electricity: cost to get electricity recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1,045.9% in 2010.
- What is the lowest getting electricity: cost to get electricity recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 223.1% in 2018.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for getting electricity: cost to get electricity?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 102nd out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Is getting electricity: cost to get electricity rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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.