SYR · Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Total Population
25.62 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
72.6 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,620,427 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 3.77 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 128.5 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 23.16 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 4.93 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 2.70 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 72.6 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 17.7 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 94.4 percent | 2021 |
| Urban Population (%) | 72.1 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Arabic
Official
Religions
Muslim
Major
87.0%
Christian
10.0%
Druze
3.0%