Syrian Arab Republic: Population, total
In , Syrian Arab Republic's Population, total was 24.67 million.
That's up 4.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #57 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.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 24.67M
- Trough
- 18.81M
- 1-year change
- +4.6%
- 5-year change
- +21.2%
- +3.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +21.7%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, total |
|---|---|
| 24.673M | |
| 23.595M | |
| 22.462M | |
| 21.629M | |
| 21.049M | |
| 20.354M | |
| 19.578M | |
| 19.225M | |
| 19.194M | |
| 19.425M |
About Population, total
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Syrian Arab Republic's Population, total in 2024?
- In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Population, total was 24.67 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Syrian Arab Republic's Population, total rising or falling?
- Syrian Arab Republic's Population, total rose 4.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Population, total?
- In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #57 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic's Population, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 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, total and how is it measured?
- Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.