Syria: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2011 is 57.85 percent, a decline from 73.11 percent in 2010. In comparison, the world average is 62.75 percent, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Syria from 1960 to 2011 is 50.73 percent. The minimum value, 22.44 percent, was reached in 1964 while the maximum of 82.8 percent was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP. Liquid liabilities are also known as broad money, or M3. They are the sum of currency and deposits in the central bank (M0), plus transferable deposits and electronic currency (M1), plus time and savings deposits, foreign currency transferable deposits, certificates of deposit, and securities repurchase agreements (M2), plus travelers checks, foreign currency time deposits, commercial paper, and shares of mutual funds or market funds held by residents.