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Economy of Angola vs Syria compared: GDP & Debt

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Angola has a GDP of $122B compared to $20B for Syria, ranking 68/197 and 134/197 by economy size, respectively.

Angola has $62.7B in government debt (51.3% of GDP), compared to $18.4B (30% of GDP) in Syria.

Angola vs Syria GDP by year

Angola
Syria
1x
Year GDP, current $
Angola Syria
2025 $122,174,889,424 -
2024 $103,080,538,044 -
2023 $106,042,349,567 $19,993,439,950
2022 $128,233,959,333 $23,737,634,644
2021 $78,283,923,544 $14,892,885,528
2020 $58,512,033,806 $12,501,503,673
2019 $81,193,813,808 $22,583,046,645
2018 $90,506,061,877 $21,497,779,248
2017 $85,629,598,654 $16,369,842,725
2016 $60,770,049,747 $12,597,854,088
2015 $102,543,067,841 $16,466,861,435
2014 $153,449,860,496 $21,502,061,466
2013 $148,845,200,696 $21,361,254,635
2012 $143,572,907,528 $43,190,318,033
2011 $125,551,634,705 $67,539,433,544
2010 $95,546,919,754 $61,390,833,273
2009 $81,705,175,409 $54,111,721,044
2008 $98,790,432,989 $52,557,913,397
2007 $73,037,821,926 $40,465,331,020
2006 $58,653,659,980 $33,751,812,959
2005 $41,396,636,384 $28,858,937,499
2004 $26,997,977,896 $25,086,910,448
2003 $20,342,128,112 $21,828,144,686
2002 $17,311,512,433 $20,786,986,580
2001 $8,936,079,118 $20,078,599,626
2000 $9,129,594,970 $18,937,031,610
1999 $6,152,923,310 $15,873,875,969
1998 $6,506,221,616 $15,200,846,154
1997 $7,648,380,196 $14,505,233,463
1996 $7,526,421,519 $13,789,560,878
1995 $5,538,749,260 $11,396,706,587
1994 $4,438,321,017 $10,122,020,000
1993 $5,768,720,422 $13,695,962,055
1992 $8,307,810,974 $13,253,565,861
1991 $10,603,784,541 $12,981,833,333
1990 $11,229,515,599 $12,308,624,418
1989 $10,201,780,977 $9,853,395,762
1988 $8,769,836,769 $10,577,041,645
1987 $8,084,412,414 $11,356,215,543
1986 $7,072,536,109 $13,293,205,278
1985 $7,554,065,410 $16,403,539,893
1984 $6,131,475,065 $17,503,078,174
1983 $5,784,341,596 $17,589,277,143
1982 $5,550,483,036 $16,298,929,011
1981 $5,550,483,036 $15,518,201,335
1980 $5,930,503,401 $13,062,420,382
1979 - $9,929,681,529
1978 - $9,275,200,458
1977 - $7,696,011,396
1976 - $7,633,528,867
1975 - $6,826,980,444
1974 - $5,159,557,148
1973 - $3,239,487,516
1972 - $3,059,681,698
1971 - $2,589,851,325
1970 - $2,140,384,010
1969 - $2,245,011,515
1968 - $1,753,746,430
1967 - $1,580,229,799
1966 - $1,342,287,553
1965 - $1,472,036,540
1964 - $1,339,494,267
1963 - $1,200,447,408
1962 - $1,110,565,881
1961 - $945,244,972
1960 - $857,704,413

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Angola vs Syria by year

Angola
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Syria
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Angola Syria
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $3,129 - - -
2024 $2,721 $10,119 - -
2023 $2,886 $9,754 $847 $4,650
2022 $3,599 $9,588 $1,057 $4,772
2021 $2,267 $8,862 $689 $4,593
2020 $1,749 $7,827 $594 $3,738
2019 $2,508 $8,573 $1,110 $3,502
2018 $2,892 $8,278 $1,098 $3,456
2017 $2,832 $8,007 $852 $3,265
2016 $2,082 $7,767 $656 -
2015 $3,642 $8,067 $848 -
2014 $5,650 $9,018 $1,061 -
2013 $5,689 $8,504 $986 -
2012 $5,702 $8,246 $1,898 -
2011 $5,184 $7,538 $2,952 -
2010 $4,102 $7,412 $2,731 -
2009 $3,645 $7,228 $2,462 -
2008 $4,578 $7,316 $2,429 -
2007 $3,515 $6,728 $1,938 -
2006 $2,930 $6,018 $1,719 -
2005 $2,146 $5,416 $1,534 -
2004 $1,451 $4,771 $1,368 -
2003 $1,134 $4,322 $1,220 -
2002 $999 $4,241 $1,190 -
2001 $534 $3,802 $1,178 -
2000 $564 $3,690 $1,138 -
1999 $393 $3,619 $978 -
1998 $429 $3,609 $961 -
1997 $522 $3,525 $941 -
1996 $531 $3,342 $918 -
1995 $404 $2,990 $780 -
1994 $335 $2,633 $712 -
1993 $450 $2,628 $993 -
1992 $669 $3,486 $990 -
1991 $882 $3,740 $1,000 -
1990 $966 $3,705 $978 -
1989 $908 - $809 -
1988 $807 - $898 -
1987 $770 - $997 -
1986 $698 - $1,208 -
1985 $772 - $1,544 -
1984 $650 - $1,706 -
1983 $637 - $1,776 -
1982 $634 - $1,703 -
1981 $658 - $1,676 -
1980 $729 - $1,458 -
1979 - - $1,146 -
1978 - - $1,108 -
1977 - - $951 -
1976 - - $976 -
1975 - - $904 -
1974 - - $707 -
1973 - - $459 -
1972 - - $448 -
1971 - - $393 -
1970 - - $335 -
1969 - - $364 -
1968 - - $293.3 -
1967 - - $272.9 -
1966 - - $239.3 -
1965 - - $270.8 -
1964 - - $254.2 -
1963 - - $234.9 -
1962 - - $223.9 -
1961 - - $196.3 -
1960 - - $183.5 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Angola's GDP per capita is $3,129, ranking 142/197, compared to $847 in Syria, ranking 185/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Angola ranks 133rd at $10,119, while Syria ranks 160th at $4,650.

Economic indicators

Angola Syria
Gross domestic product
$122B
2025
$20B
2023
GDP rank
68/197
2025
134/197
2023
GDP growth
3.13%
2024-2025
-1.85%
2022-2023
GDP per capita
$3,129
2025
$847
2023
GDP per capita rank
142/197
2025
185/197
2023
GDP per capita, PPP
$10,119
2024
$4,650
2023
GDP per capita PPP rank
133/197
2024
160/197
2023
Government debt
$62.7B
2025
$18.4B
2010
Debt-to-GDP ratio
51.3%
2025
30%
2010
Government debt per person
$1,606
2025
$820
2010
Government debt per person rank
127/185
2025
150/185
2010
Average annual personal income after taxes
$2,550
2026
$693
2026
Income share by richest 10%
39.6%
2018
20.9%
2022
Income share by poorest 10%
1.3%
2018
3.8%
2022
Government expenditure, % of GDP
18.9%
2025
28.6%
2010
Consumer prices inflation
20.2%
2024-2025
13.4%
2018-2019
Central bank interest rate
17.5%
2026
n/a
Unemployment rate
10.4%
2025
14.9%
2011
Population
40839390
26956472

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Angola
Spending

Debt
Syria
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Angola Syria
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 18.9% 51.3% - -
2024 19% 57.1% - -
2023 23.3% 75.7% - -
2022 24.8% 57.4% - -
2021 22.8% 75.5% - -
2020 24.4% 119.8% - -
2019 20.9% 100.8% - -
2018 17.8% 81.6% - -
2017 20.7% 59.6% - -
2016 19.1% 65.7% - -
2015 23.9% 50.4% - -
2014 32.3% 35.3% - -
2013 32.9% 29.5% - -
2012 33.2% 23.8% - -
2011 33.3% 26.3% - -
2010 34.6% 32.6% 28.6% 30%
2009 38.7% 48.4% 26.7% 31.2%
2008 47.2% 28.1% 22.9% 37.3%
2007 34.1% 18.8% 25.7% 42.7%
2006 27.3% 16.7% 26.3% 45%
2005 23.7% 29.9% 28.2% 50.7%
2004 26% 41.6% 31.3% 113%
2003 30.1% 50.8% 32.6% 133.4%
2002 27.6% 65.1% 28.5% 132.4%
2001 30.3% 100.2% 28% 144.5%
2000 35.8% 118.2% 27.4% 152.1%
1999 45.7% 104.8% 28% 147.7%
1998 30.3% 96.3% 28.8% 151.2%
1997 31.1% 73.5% 29% 147.6%
1996 29.3% 92% 27.7% 141.5%
1995 - - 29.8% 152.6%
1994 - - 30.3% 163%
1993 - - 29.4% 171.9%
1992 - - 34.2% 173.6%
1991 - - 34.3% 182.4%
1990 - - 28.3% 189.8%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1996–1999, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Angola's government spending was $23B, accounting for 18.9% of its GDP, while Syria spent $17.6B, or 28.6% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 51.3% in Angola and 30% in Syria, ranking 103/185 and 155/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Angola

Syria
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Angola Syria
2025 -4.07% -
2024 -1.19% -
2023 -2.49% -
2022 1.78% -
2021 1.35% -
2020 -3.05% -
2019 -0.2% -
2018 2% -
2017 -5.68% -
2016 -3.93% -
2015 -2.58% -
2014 -5.08% -
2013 -0.28% -
2012 3.67% -
2011 7.17% -
2010 2.96% -7.79%
2009 -6.83% -2.89%
2008 -3.82% -2.86%
2007 3.81% -2.99%
2006 8.42% -1.12%
2005 6.4% -4.41%
2004 1.03% -4.18%
2003 -4.1% -2.7%
2002 -2.24% -2.02%
2001 2.8% 2.3%
2000 2.02% -1.36%
1999 -9.4% -1.47%
1998 -5.92% -2.81%
1997 -0.27% -1.78%
1996 5.22% -2.83%
1995 - -3.81%
1994 - -6%
1993 - -4.96%
1992 - -7.26%
1991 - -6.57%
1990 - -3.92%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2010, Angola's government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $2.82B, equivalent to 2.96% of GDP. This compares to Syria's deficit of $4.78B, or 7.79% of GDP.

Over the past 15 years, Angola recorded a fiscal deficit in 7 of those years, while Syria ran a deficit in 14 years. On average, Angola posted an annual surplus equal to 0.005% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.59% of GDP for Syria.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Angola

Syria
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Angola Syria
2025 20.2% -
2024 28.2% -
2023 13.6% -
2022 21.4% -
2021 25.8% -
2020 22.3% -
2019 17.1% 13.4%
2018 19.6% 0.94%
2017 29.8% 18.1%
2016 30.7% 47.7%
2015 9.2% 38.5%
2014 7.3% 10.9%
2013 8.8% 40%
2012 10.3% 36.7%
2011 13.5% 4.75%
2010 14.5% 4.4%
2009 13.7% 2.92%
2008 12.5% 15.7%
2007 12.2% 3.91%
2006 13.3% 10%
2005 23% 7.24%
2004 43.5% 4.43%
2003 98.2% 5.8%
2002 108.9% -0.13%
2001 152.6% 3%
2000 325% -3.85%
1999 248.2% -3.7%
1998 107.4% -0.8%
1997 221.5% 1.89%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2019, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 23 years, Angola has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 67%, compared with 11.4% in Syria. In 2019, inflation was 20.2% in Angola and 13.4% in Syria.

Top exports between countries

Angola
Export category Export value
Raw agricultural goods $32K
Machinery & equipment $2K
Syria
Export category Export value
Chemicals & pharma $5.58M
Metals $300K
Wood & paper products $210K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $150K
Machinery & equipment $107K
Raw materials & minerals $64K
Textiles & consumer goods $51K

Balance of trade

Angola Syria
Current account balance
$536M
2025
-$367M
2010
Current account balance ranking
57/190
2025
99/190
2010
Current account balance, % of GDP
+0.44%
2025
-0.6%
2010
Goods imports
$15.5B
2025
$15.9B
2010
Goods exports
$30.6B
2025
$12.3B
2010
Service imports
$8.51B
2025
$3.53B
2010
Service exports
$118M
2025
$7.33B
2010
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
11.7%
2025
28.7%
2022
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
23%
2025
6.78%
2022

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Angola Syria
Economic freedom 54.4 51.2
Economic freedom ranking 133/197 155/197
Property rights 36.9 4
Government integrity 28.3 3.6
Judicial effectiveness 26.3 3.7
Tax burden 86.9 87.3
Government spending 89.3 78.5
Fiscal health 91.9 13.8
Business freedom 42.8 33.8
Labor freedom 50.8 37.2
Monetary freedom 59 80
Trade freedom 70.4 47
Investment freedom 30 0
Financial freedom 40 20

Economic freedom comparison by year

Angola
Syria
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Angola Syria
2026 54.4 -
2025 55 -
2024 54.3 -
2023 53 -
2022 52.6 -
2021 54.2 -
2020 52.2 -
2019 50.6 -
2018 48.6 -
2017 48.5 -
2016 48.9 -
2015 47.9 -
2014 47.7 -
2013 47.3 -
2012 46.7 51.2
2011 46.2 51.3
2010 48.4 49.4
2009 47 51.3
2008 46.9 47.2
2007 44.7 48.3
2006 43.5 51.2
2005 - 46.3
2004 - 40.6
2003 - 41.3
2002 - 36.3
2001 - 36.6
2000 24.3 37.2
1999 23.7 39
1998 24.9 42.2
1997 24.2 43
1996 24.4 42.3
1995 27.4 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Angola is 54.4, ranking 133/197, compared to 51.2 for Syria, ranking 155/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Angola Syria
Services, % of GDP
46.8%
2025
44.7%
2022
Industry, % of GDP
27.1%
2025
11.9%
2022
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
25.2%
2025
42.9%
2022
GNI, Atlas method
$112B
2025
$18.2B
2023
GNI per capita, PPP
$9,840
2025
$4,480
2023
Total reserves including gold
$13.5B
2025
$20.6B
2010
Total reserves ranking
75/177
2025
66/177
2010
Net foreign direct investment
-$1.02B
2025
-$1.47B
2010
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
-$1.11B
2024
$0
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$33.1M
2024
$0
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
11.3%
2024
0.15%
2023
Poverty at national poverty lines
36.6%
2020
35.2%
2007
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
10.6%
2024
16%
1969

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  5. TradeMap (2010–2024, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  6. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1996–1999, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  9. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2020, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.