Syria vs Taiwan: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Syria
21,289
in 2030
Taiwan
20,377
in 2030
Syria rank
55th
Taiwan rank
57th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Syria
  • Taiwan
5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k199020102030

How they compare

Syria currently reports 21,289 against 20,377 in Taiwan, a difference of 912.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Taiwan ahead.

Syria ranks 55th and Taiwan ranks 57th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Syria averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Syria Taiwan Difference Ahead
1990s 8,012 16,233 8,221 Taiwan
2000s 11,643 18,545 6,902 Taiwan
2010s 12,892 20,217 7,325 Taiwan
2020s 17,578 20,497 2,918 Taiwan
2030s 21,289 20,377 911.8 Syria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Syria or Taiwan?
Syria, at 21,289 against 20,377 in Taiwan as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Syria and Taiwan?
912, with Syria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Syria and Taiwan?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Syria and Taiwan rank globally for population?
Syria ranks 55th and Taiwan ranks 57th of 188 countries.
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
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
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.