Rank #185 by World Population
🇸🇾Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic has a population of 23,594,623, ranking #185 in the world. The capital is Damascus. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank: Low income
23,594,623
Population
#185
World Rank
72.1
Life Expectancy
-
GDP Per Capita
Syrian Arab Republic, #185 by world population
Syrian Arab Republic Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Syrian Arab Republic had a population of 4,673,500 in 1960 and 24,672,760 in 2024, a 5.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 24,672,760 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.65%.
24,672,760
Population (2024)
4,673,500
Population (1960)
24,672,760
Peak (2024)
2.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,673,500 |
| 1961 | 4,815,466 |
| 1962 | 4,959,340 |
| 1963 | 5,110,467 |
| 1964 | 5,269,087 |
| 1965 | 5,435,267 |
| 1966 | 5,609,047 |
| 1967 | 5,790,198 |
| 1968 | 5,978,742 |
| 1969 | 6,175,166 |
| 1970 | 6,380,609 |
| 1971 | 6,598,094 |
| 1972 | 6,826,024 |
| 1973 | 7,060,321 |
| 1974 | 7,302,160 |
| 1975 | 7,554,364 |
| 1976 | 7,817,320 |
| 1977 | 8,090,501 |
| 1978 | 8,372,759 |
| 1979 | 8,661,909 |
| 1980 | 8,957,663 |
| 1981 | 9,260,189 |
| 1982 | 9,572,511 |
| 1983 | 9,904,809 |
| 1984 | 10,258,398 |
| 1985 | 10,625,672 |
| 1986 | 11,002,844 |
| 1987 | 11,388,923 |
| 1988 | 11,782,264 |
| 1989 | 12,179,060 |
| 1990 | 12,579,208 |
| 1991 | 12,980,821 |
| 1992 | 13,385,571 |
| 1993 | 13,795,686 |
| 1994 | 14,208,583 |
| 1995 | 14,616,801 |
| 1996 | 15,018,104 |
| 1997 | 15,417,542 |
| 1998 | 15,820,413 |
| 1999 | 16,228,061 |
| 2000 | 16,637,888 |
| 2001 | 17,051,338 |
| 2002 | 17,468,332 |
| 2003 | 17,889,296 |
| 2004 | 18,336,875 |
| 2005 | 18,814,091 |
| 2006 | 19,637,022 |
| 2007 | 20,884,125 |
| 2008 | 21,636,564 |
| 2009 | 21,976,969 |
| 2010 | 22,482,421 |
| 2011 | 22,878,098 |
| 2012 | 22,759,763 |
| 2013 | 21,666,917 |
| 2014 | 20,273,659 |
| 2015 | 19,424,618 |
| 2016 | 19,193,834 |
| 2017 | 19,224,668 |
| 2018 | 19,577,845 |
| 2019 | 20,353,534 |
| 2020 | 21,049,429 |
| 2021 | 21,628,839 |
| 2022 | 22,462,173 |
| 2023 | 23,594,623 |
| 2024 | 24,672,760 |
Demographics
| Population | 23,594,623 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.92% |
| Urban Population | 72.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.71 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 18.6 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 94.4% |
Economy & Trade
-
GDP Per Capita
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
26.4
Gini Index (inequality)
Health & Education
2.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
94.4%
Literacy Rate
18.6
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
88.4%
Electricity Access
79
Mobile Subs per 100
128.5
People per km2
757,309
Net Migration
Environment
2.8%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic in global context
Syrian Arab Republic is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic has a population of 23,594,623, ranking #185 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 4.92%.
Life expectancy in Syrian Arab Republic is 72.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 18.6 per 1,000 live births.
GDP data for Syrian Arab Republic is available from the World Bank Open Data portal.
72.2% of Syrian Arab Republic's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 128.5 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Syrian Arab Republic is 94.4%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.