Saudi Arabia vs Syrian Arab Republic: Population aged 14 years or younger
Saudi Arabia
8,127 thousands
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
7,239 thousands
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
52nd
Syrian Arab Republic rank
54th
Population aged 14 years or younger over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 8,127 thousands against 7,239 thousands in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 888 thousands.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Syrian Arab Republic's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 52nd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 54th of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Syrian Arab Republic in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,974 thousands | 3,560 thousands | 1,586 thousands | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 1980s | 3,386 thousands | 4,954 thousands | 1,569 thousands | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 1990s | 5,275 thousands | 6,336 thousands | 1,061 thousands | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2000s | 6,654 thousands | 7,334 thousands | 679.78 thousands | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2010s | 7,375 thousands | 7,928 thousands | 552.8 thousands | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 7,957 thousands | 7,229 thousands | 727.8 thousands | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 14 years or younger, Saudi Arabia or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Saudi Arabia, at 8,127 thousands against 7,239 thousands in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 14 years or younger between Saudi Arabia and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 888 thousands, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 52nd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 54th of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release