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Syrian Arab Republic: Population ages 15-64, total

In , Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 15-64, total was 16.31 million.

That's up 6.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,340,761.61 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #55 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Syrian Arab Republic Population ages 15-64, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
16.31M
Trough
10.66M
1-year change
+6.4%
5-year change
+34.9%
+6.2% / yr
10-year change
+43.0%
+3.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, total
16.307M
15.331M
14.241M
13.415M
12.812M
12.090M
11.276M
10.822M
10.656M
10.737M

About Population ages 15-64, total

Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 15-64, total in 2024?
In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 15-64, total was 16.31 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 15-64, total rising or falling?
Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 15-64, total rose 6.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Population ages 15-64, total?
In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #55 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, total.
How does Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 15-64, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, total in 2024 was 24.34 million, so Syrian Arab Republic is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.
What is Population ages 15-64, total and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO), CC BY 4.0.