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Syrian Arab Republic

09:52:29 PM · October 3, 2026
Asia/Damascus · UTC+03:00
☁️ 20.1°C · Overcast · 💧 52% · 💨 4.3 km/h
SY SYR Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Syrian Arab Republic Country Statistics

Explore Syrian Arab Republic population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Syrian Arab Republic.

Syrian Arab Republic Population

The population of Syrian Arab Republic is 25,620,427 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 3.77%.

Syrian Arab Republic GDP

The total GDP of Syrian Arab Republic is $23.74B in the latest available data.

Syrian Arab Republic GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Syrian Arab Republic is -0.20%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Syrian Arab Republic GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Syrian Arab Republic is $1,057 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Syrian Arab Republic Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Syrian Arab Republic.

  • Birth rate 23.16
  • Death rate 4.93
  • Life expectancy 72.6 years
  • Population growth 3.77%

Syrian Arab Republic Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Syrian Arab Republic.

  • Literacy rate 94.4%
  • Internet users 33.8%

Syrian Arab Republic Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Syrian Arab Republic.

  • Inflation 13.42%
  • Unemployment 13.6%

Syrian Arab Republic Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Syrian Arab Republic.

  • Renewable energy 1.1%
  • Energy consumption 395.89
  • CO₂ emissions 1.2747
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Syrian Arab Republic.

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Population
25,620,427
reference year 2025
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GDP
$23.74B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$1,057
per person
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GDP Growth
-0.20%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
72.6
years
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Internet Users
33.8%
of population
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Literacy Rate
94.4%
literacy
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Inflation
13.42%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 23.16
Death Rate 4.93
Population Growth 3.77%
Poverty Rate 35.2%
Unemployment 13.6%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 74.1%
Renewable Energy 1.1%
Energy Consumption 395.89
CO₂ Emissions 1.2747
EDUCATION DATA

Syrian Arab Republic Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Syrian Arab Republic.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 43.8% (2016)
Education Expenditure 5.1% (2009)
TOURISM DATA

Syrian Arab Republic Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Syrian Arab Republic.

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International Tourist Arrivals 5.07M 2011
Data Year 2011
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Syrian Arab Republic Banking Information

Central banking information for Syrian Arab Republic.

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Central Bank Central Bank of Syria
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Syrian Arab Republic
ISO Code SY
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Syrian Arab Republic Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Syrian Arab Republic.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Syrian Arab Republic.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Syrian Arab Republic from 2000 onward.

Population 25,620,427 people · 2025
GDP Growth -0.20 % · 2022
GDP Per Capita 1,057 US$ per person · 2022
Inflation 13.42 % · 2019
Health Expenditure 2.71 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 23.16 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 1.275 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 25,620,427 — — — — — —
2024 24,672,760 — — — — 23.16 1.275
2023 23,594,623 — — — 2.71 22.11 1.329
2022 22,462,173 -0.20 1,057 — 3.38 21.23 1.387
2021 21,628,839 1.79 689 — 3.50 21.17 1.481
2020 21,049,429 0.95 594 — 3.67 20.64 1.508
2019 20,353,534 1.22 1,110 13.42 3.97 19.72 1.637
2018 19,577,845 1.39 1,098 0.94 3.94 18.93 1.737
2017 19,224,668 -0.72 852 18.08 3.91 19.59 1.617
2016 19,193,834 -6.41 656 47.71 3.89 19.62 1.348
2015 19,424,618 -4.18 848 38.46 3.67 21.30 1.448
2014 20,273,659 -10.31 1,061 10.93 4.23 23.78 1.528
2013 21,666,917 -26.30 986 40.03 3.78 26.87 1.440
2012 22,759,763 -26.34 1,898 36.70 3.22 27.72 2.032
2011 22,878,098 2.85 2,952 4.75 2.66 28.11 2.562
2010 22,482,421 5.19 2,731 4.40 3.35 28.67 2.788
2009 21,976,969 5.91 2,462 2.92 3.57 29.25 2.840
2008 21,636,564 4.48 2,429 15.75 3.41 30.46 3.082
2007 20,884,125 5.67 1,938 3.91 3.74 29.07 3.114
2006 19,637,022 5.05 1,719 10.02 3.80 28.27 3.135
2005 18,814,091 6.22 1,534 7.24 4.13 28.83 3.126
2004 18,336,875 6.90 1,368 4.43 4.50 29.12 2.619
2003 17,889,296 0.59 1,220 5.80 5.14 29.58 2.570
2002 17,468,332 7.86 1,190 -0.13 4.96 30.13 2.623
2001 17,051,338 3.79 1,178 3.00 4.71 30.74 2.699
2000 16,637,888 0.68 1,138 -3.85 4.57 31.20 2.759
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Syrian Arab Republic

Capital Damascus
Region Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Subregion —
ISO Code SYR
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