Population (UN estimates and projections) in Syria
Syria: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 21,289 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Syria, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Syria is 21,289, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 54.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Syria peaked at 21,289 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 6,722, in 1990.
Syria ranks 55th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,722 | — |
| 1991 | 6,991 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 7,272 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 7,563 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 7,857 | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 8,150 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 8,441 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 8,735 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 9,038 | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 9,353 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 9,675 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 10,006 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 10,348 | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 10,697 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 11,070 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 11,466 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 12,163 | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 13,214 | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 13,792 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 13,996 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 14,356 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 14,624 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 14,446 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 13,432 | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 12,213 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 11,547 | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 11,480 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 11,668 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 12,151 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 13,005 | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 13,769 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 14,414 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 15,289 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 16,437 | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 17,477 | +6.3% |
| 2025 | 18,334 | +4.9% |
| 2026 | 19,086 | +4.1% |
| 2027 | 19,758 | +3.5% |
| 2028 | 20,355 | +3.0% |
| 2029 | 20,866 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | 21,289 | +2.0% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 21,289 is above the median for low income countries, which is 16,232, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 21,289 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10,039, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,012 | 6,722 | 9,353 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,643 | 9,675 | 13,996 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,892 | 11,480 | 14,624 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,578 | 13,769 | 20,866 | 10 |
| 2030s | 21,289 | 21,289 | 21,289 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More gender data for Syria
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 8,107 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 3.23 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 21,289 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 288,104 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 302,347 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 273,777 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 287,191 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 255,304 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 267,522 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Syria?
- Population in Syria was 21,289 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 21,289 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,722 in 1990.
- How does Syria rank for population?
- Syria ranks 55th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.