Syrian Arab Republic
Country statistics · 1990–present
Syrian Arab Republic at a Glance
Syrian Arab Republic is home to 24.7 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $2,807, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 72.6 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 24.7 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 23.2 and a death rate of 4.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 18.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 450,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Syrian Arab Republic is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that stood at $60 billion (2010). At $2,807 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. The economy recorded solid growth of 3.4% in 2010. With an unemployment rate of 8.6% (2010), the labour market reflects elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 72.6 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $33 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 94.4% (2021), reflecting high literacy rates.