Annual change in population in Syria
Syria: Annual change in population was 1.13 million people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Syria, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, annual change in population in Syria stood at 1.13 million people.
That represents a change of up 35.9% on the previous year and up 203.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Syria peaked at 1.25 million people in 2007 and was at its lowest, -1.39 million people, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 102,410 people | 72,782 people | 131,779 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 164,140 people | 139,726 people | 196,432 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 248,674 people | 205,439 people | 289,150 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 351,716 people | 295,753 people | 396,801 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 404,899 people | 399,429 people | 412,898 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 574,891 people | 340,405 people | 1.25 million people | 10 |
| 2010s | -162,343 people | -1.39 million people | 775,687 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 810,271 people | 579,406 people | 1.13 million people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More population data for Syria
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 237.91 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.22 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.7 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.7 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 11,635 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.7 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 2.71 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.62 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Syria?
- Annual change in population in Syria was 1.13 million people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 million people in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.39 million people in 2014.
- How does Syria rank for annual change in population?
- Syria ranks 13th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population 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 UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.