Which has higher population, Syria or Venezuela?

Venezuela, at 22,635 against 21,289 in Syria as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Syria and Venezuela?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

Syria vs Venezuela: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Syria

21,289

in 2030

Venezuela

22,635

in 2030

Syria rank

55th

Venezuela rank

52nd

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Syria
Venezuela

How they compare

Venezuela currently reports 22,635 against 21,289 in Syria, a difference of 1,346.

That makes Venezuela's figure about 1.1 times Syria's.

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

Syria ranks 55th and Venezuela ranks 52nd of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Syria	Venezuela	Difference	Ahead
1990s	8,012	13,985	5,973	Venezuela
2000s	11,643	18,037	6,395	Venezuela
2010s	12,892	21,309	8,417	Venezuela
2020s	17,578	21,334	3,755	Venezuela
2030s	21,289	22,635	1,346	Venezuela

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Syria or Venezuela?: Venezuela, at 22,635 against 21,289 in Syria as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Syria and Venezuela?: 1,346, with Venezuela ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Syria and Venezuela?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Syria and Venezuela rank globally for population?: Syria ranks 55th and Venezuela ranks 52nd 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: 05 September 2026

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.