Northern Africa vs Syrian Arab Republic: Population

Northern Africa
210,255
in 2030
Syrian Arab Republic
21,289
in 2030
Northern Africa rank
52nd
Syrian Arab Republic rank
55th

Population over time

  • Northern Africa
  • Syrian Arab Republic
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k199020102030

How they compare

Northern Africa currently reports 210,255 against 21,289 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 188,966.

That makes Northern Africa's figure about 9.9 times Syrian Arab Republic's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Northern Africa has been ahead every year.

Northern Africa ranks 52nd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 55th of 91 groups.

Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Africa Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
1990s 95,269 8,012 87,257 Northern Africa
2000s 124,707 11,643 113,064 Northern Africa
2010s 153,908 12,892 141,016 Northern Africa
2020s 188,039 17,578 170,461 Northern Africa
2030s 210,255 21,289 188,966 Northern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Northern Africa or Syrian Arab Republic?
Northern Africa, at 210,255 against 21,289 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Northern Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
188,966, with Northern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Northern Africa and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for population?
Northern Africa ranks 52nd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 55th of 91 groups.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.