Total number of international immigrants in Syria
Syria: Total number of international immigrants was 896,042 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
896,042 immigrants
World rank
66th
of 232 countries
All-time high
1.78 million immigrants
in 2010
All-time low
714,140 immigrants
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Syria, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Syria is 896,042 immigrants, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Syria peaked at 1.78 million immigrants in 2010 and was at its lowest, 714,140 immigrants, in 1990.
Syria ranks 66th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Syria, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 714,140 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 830,610 immigrants | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 834,916 immigrants | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 882,398 immigrants | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 1.78 million immigrants | +102.1% |
| 2015 | 835,716 immigrants | -53.1% |
| 2020 | 868,711 immigrants | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 896,042 immigrants | +3.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 896,042 immigrants is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 2.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 896,042 immigrants is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751 immigrants, 100% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 772,375 immigrants | 714,140 immigrants | 830,610 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 858,657 immigrants | 834,916 immigrants | 882,398 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.31 million immigrants | 835,716 immigrants | 1.78 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 882,376 immigrants | 868,711 immigrants | 896,042 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More population data for Syria
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1531 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.22 million people (2100)
- Population density 237.91 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.2792 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Syria?
- Total number of international immigrants in Syria was 896,042 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.78 million immigrants in 2010.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 714,140 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Syria rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Syria ranks 66th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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