Population growth (annual %) (UNICEF) in Syria
Syria: Population growth (annual %) (UNICEF) was 4.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Population growth in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Syria recorded 4.47 for population growth in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.2% on the previous year and up 167.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Syria peaked at 6.16 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -6.65, in 2014.
Syria ranks 5th of 74 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population growth (annual %) (UNICEF) in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.99 | — |
| 1962 | 2.94 | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 3 | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 3.06 | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 3.11 | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 3.15 | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 3.18 | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 3.2 | +0.8% |
| 1969 | 3.23 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 3.27 | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 3.35 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 3.4 | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 3.37 | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 3.37 | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 3.4 | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 3.42 | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 3.43 | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 3.43 | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 3.4 | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 3.36 | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 3.32 | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 3.32 | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 3.41 | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 3.51 | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 3.52 | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 3.49 | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 3.45 | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 3.4 | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 3.31 | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 3.23 | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 3.14 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 3.07 | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 3.02 | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 2.95 | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 2.83 | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 2.71 | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 2.62 | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 2.58 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 2.54 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 2.49 | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 2.45 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 2.42 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 2.38 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 2.47 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 2.57 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 4.28 | +66.6% |
| 2007 | 6.16 | +43.8% |
| 2008 | 3.54 | -42.5% |
| 2009 | 1.56 | -55.9% |
| 2010 | 2.27 | +45.7% |
| 2011 | 1.74 | -23.3% |
| 2012 | -0.5186 | -129.7% |
| 2013 | -4.92 | +848.9% |
| 2014 | -6.65 | +35.1% |
| 2015 | -4.28 | -35.6% |
| 2016 | -1.2 | -72.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1605 | -113.4% |
| 2018 | 1.82 | +1034.1% |
| 2019 | 3.89 | +113.4% |
| 2020 | 3.36 | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 2.72 | -19.2% |
| 2022 | 3.78 | +39.2% |
| 2023 | 4.92 | +30.1% |
| 2024 | 4.47 | -9.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 4.47 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.57, 2.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population growth (annual %) (UNICEF) 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 | +1034.1% | 0.1605 | 1.82 |
| 2013 | -848.9% | -0.5186 | -4.92 |
| 2012 | -129.7% | 1.74 | -0.5186 |
| 2017 | +113.4% | -1.2 | 0.1605 |
| 2019 | +113.4% | 1.82 | 3.89 |
| 2016 | +72.1% | -4.28 | -1.2 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.1 | 2.94 | 3.23 | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.38 | 3.27 | 3.43 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.41 | 3.31 | 3.52 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.87 | 2.54 | 3.23 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.03 | 1.56 | 6.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7674 | -6.65 | 3.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.85 | 2.72 | 4.92 | 5 |
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 population growth in Syria?
- Population growth in Syria was 4.47 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.16 in 2007.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.65 in 2014.
- How does Syria rank for population growth?
- Syria ranks 5th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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