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Syrian Arab Republic

SYR Β· Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (excluding high income)

Syrian Arab Republic: GDP 4.8K intl$ per capita, population 24.7M, inflation 13.4%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Population
24.67M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
185,180 kmΒ²
Capital
Damascus
ISO 2
SY
ISO 3
SYR
Calling code
+963
Internet TLD
.sy
Government type
transitional presidential republic

Age Structure

0-14 years 33.0%
15-64 years 62.8%
65+ years 4.2%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Arabic (ARA) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Muslim Major 87.0% -
Christian Minor 10.0% -
Druze Minor 3.0% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
24.67M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
4.47%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
128.5 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
72.1%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
72.6 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
23.16 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
4.93 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
2.70 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
17.7 per 1,000
2024

Education

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
94.4%
2021

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$1.1K
2022
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
13.4%
2019
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
13.6%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$710
2022

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$23.62B
2022
GDP growth (annual %)
0.7%
2022
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
4.8K intl$
2022

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
35.6%
2022
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
6.8%
2022
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
28.8%
2022

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
2.42M
2019
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
13.0
2024
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
1.2%
2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Syrian Arab Republic?

According to our data, the average income in Syrian Arab Republic is approximately $710 (GNI per capita) as of 2022. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Syrian Arab Republic in 2019?

The inflation rate in Syrian Arab Republic is 13.4% as of 2019. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Syrian Arab Republic compare to other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Syrian Arab Republic is located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Syrian Arab Republic compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Syrian Arab Republic is located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

Our comprehensive database provides real-time insights into Syrian Arab Republic's economic performance and demographic trends, allowing you to compare with other countries and understand global patterns. Access current economic indicators, population statistics, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Syrian Arab Republic's economic and demographic landscape. For detailed economic data, visit our economy page, and for demographic information, explore our population statistics section.

Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
SY
ISO 3
SYR
IOC code
SYR
Vehicle code
SYR
Latitude
33.51
Longitude
36.31

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