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The personal fortunes of Syria’s elite starkly contrast the dire economic realities facing the general populace. More than half of the Syrian population struggles to meet basic food requirements, a sobering testament to the country’s socioeconomic challenges. Official figures suggest a dramatic 54% plunge in GDP, while the World Bank offers an even graver perspective, estimating an overall decline of 84% from 2010 to 2023.