Total population in Syria
Syria: Total population was 43,687 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
43,687
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
8th
of 20 countries
All-time high
44,150
in 2086
All-time low
3,612
in 1950
Years of data
151
1950–2100
Total population in Syria, 1950–2100
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2100, total population in Syria stood at 43,687.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Syria peaked at 44,150 in 2086 and was at its lowest, 3,612, in 1950.
That places Syria 8th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,612 | — |
| 1951 | 3,685 | +2.0% |
| 1952 | 3,765 | +2.2% |
| 1953 | 3,853 | +2.3% |
| 1954 | 3,948 | +2.5% |
| 1955 | 4,051 | +2.6% |
| 1956 | 4,161 | +2.7% |
| 1957 | 4,278 | +2.8% |
| 1958 | 4,402 | +2.9% |
| 1959 | 4,534 | +3.0% |
| 1960 | 4,674 | +3.1% |
| 1961 | 4,815 | +3.0% |
| 1962 | 4,959 | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 5,110 | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 5,269 | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 5,435 | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 5,609 | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 5,790 | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 5,979 | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 6,175 | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 6,381 | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 6,598 | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 6,826 | +3.5% |
| 1973 | 7,060 | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 7,302 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 7,554 | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 7,817 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 8,090 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 8,373 | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 8,662 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 8,958 | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 9,260 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 9,573 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 9,905 | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 10,258 | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 10,626 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 11,003 | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 11,389 | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 11,782 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 12,179 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 12,579 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 12,981 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 13,386 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 13,796 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 14,209 | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 14,617 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 15,018 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 15,418 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 15,820 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 16,228 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 16,638 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 17,051 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 17,468 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 17,889 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 18,337 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 18,814 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 19,637 | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 20,884 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 21,637 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 21,977 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 22,482 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 22,878 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 22,760 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 21,667 | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 20,274 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 19,425 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 19,194 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 19,225 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 19,578 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 20,354 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 21,049 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 21,629 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 22,462 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 23,595 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 24,673 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | 25,620 | +3.8% |
| 2026 | 26,472 | +3.3% |
| 2027 | 27,262 | +3.0% |
| 2028 | 28,007 | +2.7% |
| 2029 | 28,719 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | 29,396 | +2.4% |
| 2031 | 30,030 | +2.2% |
| 2032 | 30,634 | +2.0% |
| 2033 | 31,212 | +1.9% |
| 2034 | 31,768 | +1.8% |
| 2035 | 32,295 | +1.7% |
| 2036 | 32,788 | +1.5% |
| 2037 | 33,258 | +1.4% |
| 2038 | 33,711 | +1.4% |
| 2039 | 34,131 | +1.2% |
| 2040 | 34,533 | +1.2% |
| 2041 | 34,917 | +1.1% |
| 2042 | 35,280 | +1.0% |
| 2043 | 35,623 | +1.0% |
| 2044 | 35,944 | +0.9% |
| 2045 | 36,265 | +0.9% |
| 2046 | 36,583 | +0.9% |
| 2047 | 36,879 | +0.8% |
| 2048 | 37,171 | +0.8% |
| 2049 | 37,478 | +0.8% |
| 2050 | 37,793 | +0.8% |
| 2051 | 38,104 | +0.8% |
| 2052 | 38,405 | +0.8% |
| 2053 | 38,722 | +0.8% |
| 2054 | 39,054 | +0.9% |
| 2055 | 39,368 | +0.8% |
| 2056 | 39,671 | +0.8% |
| 2057 | 39,961 | +0.7% |
| 2058 | 40,238 | +0.7% |
| 2059 | 40,530 | +0.7% |
| 2060 | 40,824 | +0.7% |
| 2061 | 41,088 | +0.6% |
| 2062 | 41,335 | +0.6% |
| 2063 | 41,579 | +0.6% |
| 2064 | 41,823 | +0.6% |
| 2065 | 42,069 | +0.6% |
| 2066 | 42,294 | +0.5% |
| 2067 | 42,493 | +0.5% |
| 2068 | 42,677 | +0.4% |
| 2069 | 42,839 | +0.4% |
| 2070 | 42,982 | +0.3% |
| 2071 | 43,124 | +0.3% |
| 2072 | 43,261 | +0.3% |
| 2073 | 43,381 | +0.3% |
| 2074 | 43,482 | +0.2% |
| 2075 | 43,575 | +0.2% |
| 2076 | 43,662 | +0.2% |
| 2077 | 43,726 | +0.1% |
| 2078 | 43,767 | +0.1% |
| 2079 | 43,813 | +0.1% |
| 2080 | 43,890 | +0.2% |
| 2081 | 43,971 | +0.2% |
| 2082 | 44,034 | +0.1% |
| 2083 | 44,078 | +0.1% |
| 2084 | 44,108 | +0.1% |
| 2085 | 44,142 | +0.1% |
| 2086 | 44,150 | +0.0% |
| 2087 | 44,136 | -0.0% |
| 2088 | 44,135 | -0.0% |
| 2089 | 44,138 | +0.0% |
| 2090 | 44,123 | -0.0% |
| 2091 | 44,101 | -0.0% |
| 2092 | 44,081 | -0.0% |
| 2093 | 44,052 | -0.1% |
| 2094 | 44,013 | -0.1% |
| 2095 | 43,976 | -0.1% |
| 2096 | 43,935 | -0.1% |
| 2097 | 43,878 | -0.1% |
| 2098 | 43,817 | -0.1% |
| 2099 | 43,754 | -0.1% |
| 2100 | 43,687 | -0.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 43,687 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,323, 2.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4,029 | 3,612 | 4,534 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5,382 | 4,674 | 6,175 | 10 |
| 1970s | 7,466 | 6,381 | 8,662 | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,493 | 8,958 | 12,179 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,405 | 12,579 | 16,228 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,033 | 16,638 | 21,977 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,784 | 19,194 | 22,878 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,949 | 21,049 | 28,719 | 10 |
| 2030s | 31,922 | 29,396 | 34,131 | 10 |
| 2040s | 36,067 | 34,533 | 37,478 | 10 |
| 2050s | 39,185 | 37,793 | 40,530 | 10 |
| 2060s | 41,902 | 40,824 | 42,839 | 10 |
| 2070s | 43,477 | 42,982 | 43,813 | 10 |
| 2080s | 44,078 | 43,890 | 44,150 | 10 |
| 2090s | 43,973 | 43,754 | 44,123 | 10 |
| 2100s | 43,687 | 43,687 | 43,687 | 1 |
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- 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 population in Syria?
- Total population in Syria was 43,687 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 44,150 in 2086.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,612 in 1950.
- How does Syria rank for total population?
- Syria ranks 8th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
- Is total population rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. 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 Total population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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