Syrian Arab Republic: Population growth (annual %)
In , Syrian Arab Republic's Population growth (annual %) was 4.47.
That's down 9.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #6 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.16
- Trough
- -6.65
- 1-year change
- -9.2%
- 5-year change
- +15.0%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +167.2%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 4.4681 | |
| 4.9186 | |
| 3.7805 | |
| 2.7154 | |
| 3.3619 | |
| 3.8856 | |
| 1.8204 | |
| 0.1605 | |
| -1.1952 | |
| -4.2781 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Syrian Arab Republic's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Population growth (annual %) was 4.47, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Syrian Arab Republic's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Syrian Arab Republic's Population growth (annual %) fell 9.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #6 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Syrian Arab Republic's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Syrian Arab Republic is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.