Fuel imports in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Fuel imports was 19.7% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Syrian Arab Republic, 1974–2010
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel imports in Syrian Arab Republic is 19.7%, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 53.3% on the previous year and up 425.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 37.6% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2005.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 57th out of 196 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 6.0% | — |
| 1975 | 6.5% | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 9.8% | +50.7% |
| 1977 | 16.8% | +70.8% |
| 1978 | 13.3% | -20.8% |
| 1979 | 24.7% | +86.5% |
| 1980 | 25.9% | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 34.6% | +33.5% |
| 1982 | 37.6% | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 30.2% | -19.9% |
| 1984 | 34.3% | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 29.3% | -14.6% |
| 1986 | 18.3% | -37.6% |
| 1987 | 19.8% | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 3.7% | -81.1% |
| 2001 | 4.6% | +22.3% |
| 2002 | 3.0% | -33.5% |
| 2003 | 3.6% | +19.8% |
| 2004 | 7.3% | +101.1% |
| 2005 | 1.9% | -73.7% |
| 2006 | 27.1% | +1307.1% |
| 2007 | 32.6% | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 31.4% | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 12.8% | -59.2% |
| 2010 | 19.7% | +53.3% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 19.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 19.2%, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 19.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13.1%, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fuel imports in Syrian Arab Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1307.1% | 1.9% | 27.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.9% | 6.0% | 24.7% | 6 |
| 1980s | 28.8% | 18.3% | 37.6% | 8 |
| 2000s | 12.8% | 1.9% | 32.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.7% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
More energy & mining data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.7577 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Fuel imports in Syrian Arab Republic was 19.7% in 2010, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 37.6% in 1982.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2005.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for fuel imports?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 57th out of 196 countries with data for 2010.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 425.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.