Netherlands vs Syrian Arab Republic: Total population in thousands
Netherlands
18,347
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
25,620
in 2025
Netherlands rank
22nd
Syrian Arab Republic rank
19th
Total population in thousands over time
- Netherlands
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 25,620 against 18,347 in Netherlands, a difference of 7,273.
That makes Syrian Arab Republic's figure about 1.4 times Netherlands's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Syrian Arab Republic has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 22nd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 19th of 75 countries.
Syrian Arab Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16,409 | 19,033 | 2,624 | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2010s | 17,112 | 20,784 | 3,671 | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 17,990 | 23,171 | 5,181 | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Netherlands or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Syrian Arab Republic, at 25,620 against 18,347 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Netherlands and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 7,273, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Netherlands and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Netherlands ranks 22nd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 19th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.