Annual population growth in Syria
Syria: Annual population growth was 1.13 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.13 million
Change on year
up 35.9%
World rank
13th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.25 million
in 2007
All-time low
-1.39 million
in 2014
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Syria, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, annual population growth in Syria stood at 1.13 million.
That represents a change of up 35.9% on the previous year and up 203.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in Syria peaked at 1.25 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, -1.39 million, in 2014.
That places Syria 13th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 72,782 | — |
| 1952 | 80,373 | +10.4% |
| 1953 | 87,589 | +9.0% |
| 1954 | 95,044 | +8.5% |
| 1955 | 102,727 | +8.1% |
| 1956 | 110,033 | +7.1% |
| 1957 | 117,102 | +6.4% |
| 1958 | 124,262 | +6.1% |
| 1959 | 131,779 | +6.0% |
| 1960 | 139,726 | +6.0% |
| 1961 | 141,957 | +1.6% |
| 1962 | 143,881 | +1.4% |
| 1963 | 151,131 | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 158,623 | +5.0% |
| 1965 | 166,174 | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 173,782 | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 181,145 | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 188,546 | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 196,432 | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 205,439 | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 217,486 | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 227,934 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 234,296 | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 241,830 | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 252,210 | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 262,949 | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 273,190 | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 282,254 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 289,150 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 295,753 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 302,523 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 312,326 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 332,301 | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 353,592 | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 367,267 | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 377,169 | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 386,074 | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 393,353 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 396,801 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 400,142 | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 401,612 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 404,746 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 410,117 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 412,898 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 408,219 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 401,306 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 399,429 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 402,870 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 407,655 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 409,820 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 413,453 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 416,998 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 420,962 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 447,582 | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 477,213 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 822,924 | +72.4% |
| 2007 | 1.25 million | +51.5% |
| 2008 | 752,430 | -39.7% |
| 2009 | 340,405 | -54.8% |
| 2010 | 505,446 | +48.5% |
| 2011 | 395,687 | -21.7% |
| 2012 | -118,341 | -129.9% |
| 2013 | -1.09 million | +823.5% |
| 2014 | -1.39 million | +27.5% |
| 2015 | -849,046 | -39.1% |
| 2016 | -230,780 | -72.8% |
| 2017 | 30,836 | -113.4% |
| 2018 | 353,178 | +1045.3% |
| 2019 | 775,687 | +119.6% |
| 2020 | 695,895 | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 579,406 | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 833,333 | +43.8% |
| 2023 | 1.13 million | +35.9% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 1.13 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 556,727, 2.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 1.13 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 319,038, 3.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual population growth in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1045.3% | 30,836 | 353,178 |
| 2013 | -823.5% | -118,341 | -1.09 million |
| 2012 | -129.9% | 395,687 | -118,341 |
| 2019 | +119.6% | 353,178 | 775,687 |
| 2017 | +113.4% | -230,780 | 30,836 |
| 2016 | +72.8% | -849,046 | -230,780 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 102,410 | 72,782 | 131,779 | 9 |
| 1960s | 164,140 | 139,726 | 196,432 | 10 |
| 1970s | 248,674 | 205,439 | 289,150 | 10 |
| 1980s | 351,716 | 295,753 | 396,801 | 10 |
| 1990s | 404,899 | 399,429 | 412,898 | 10 |
| 2000s | 574,891 | 340,405 | 1.25 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -162,343 | -1.39 million | 775,687 | 10 |
| 2020s | 810,271 | 579,406 | 1.13 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More population data for Syria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1531 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1531 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.149 (2100)
- Population density 237.91 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.22 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.149 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.0104 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Syria?
- Annual population growth in Syria was 1.13 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.39 million in 2014.
- How does Syria rank for annual population growth?
- Syria ranks 13th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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