ATLAS · COUNTRY PROFILE
Syrian Arab Republic
According to the World Bank, Syrian Arab Republic was home to 24.7 million people in 2024 — the 57th most populous of 217 countries, 0.30% of everyone on Earth.
REGIONMiddle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
INCOME GROUP · WORLD BANKLow income
CAPITALDamascus
Syrian Arab Republic by the numbers
| METRIC | VALUE | WORLD RANK | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationWorld Bank, 2024 | 24.7 million | 57th of 217 | 0.30% |
| People | |||
| Population GrowthWorld Bank, 2024 | 4.5% | 6th of 217 | — |
| Birth RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 23.2 / 1,000 | 58th of 217 | — |
| Death RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 4.9 / 1,000 | 195th of 217 | — |
| Fertility RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 2.70 | 66th of 217 | — |
| Urban PopulationWorld Bank, 2024 | 72.1% | 81st of 217 | — |
| Economy | |||
| GDP (current US$)World Bank, 2024 | $23.6B | 123rd of 214 | 0.02% |
| GDP per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | $1.1K | 194th of 214 | — |
| GNI per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | $710 | 197th of 207 | — |
| InflationWorld Bank, 2024 | 13.4% | 23rd of 193 | — |
| UnemploymentWorld Bank, 2025 | 13.6% | 20th of 187 | — |
| Health | |||
| Life ExpectancyWorld Bank, 2024 | 72.6 yrs | 130th of 217 | — |
| Infant MortalityWorld Bank, 2024 | 17.7 / 1,000 | 72nd of 196 | — |
| Health SpendingWorld Bank, 2024 | 2.7% | 184th of 193 | — |
| PhysiciansWorld Bank, 2023 | 1.5 / 1,000 | 109th of 208 | — |
| Environment | |||
| CO₂ per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | 1.27 | 133rd of 203 | — |
| Forest CoverWorld Bank, 2023 | 2.8% | 185th of 214 | — |
| Renewable EnergyWorld Bank, 2022 | 1.1% | 190th of 212 | — |
| Society | |||
| Internet UsersWorld Bank, 2025 | 33.8% | 179th of 213 | — |
| Mobile SubscriptionsWorld Bank, 2024 | 71.2 / 1,000 | 176th of 214 | — |
| Literacy RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 94.4% | 82nd of 170 | — |
| Land | |||
| Population DensityWorld Bank, 2023 | 128 | 86th of 216 | — |
| Arable LandWorld Bank, 2023 | 24.0% | 42nd of 206 | — |
23 live measures for Syrian Arab Republic, each linking to its world map and ranking. Every figure carries its source and year; where the source has no value for Syrian Arab Republic, the table says so in words rather than inventing a number.
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