🇸🇾 Syria
Syria (Asia) has a population of 25,620,427 (2025), ranking 57 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Syria: $1,057 /inh. (2022), ranking 195 out of 211. Economic growth is -0.2 % (2022). The unemployment rate is 13.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 13.4 % (2019).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Syria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Female suicide rate (4/183).
Weaknesses – Syria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Inflation (GDP deflator) (209/210), Corruption Perceptions Index (177/179), GDP per capita growth (207/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Syria has $1,057 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Syria has 13.6 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Syria has 13.4 %, above the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Syria has -0.2 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 6.4 % | 2020 | 67 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $110.2B | 2022 | 100 of 201 |
| GDP | $23.7B | 2022 | 126 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $4,905 /inh. | 2022 | 167 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $479 /inh. | 2020 | 173 of 184 |
| GDP growth | -0.2 % | 2022 | 195 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $1,057 /inh. | 2022 | 195 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $720 /inh. | 2022 | 196 of 205 |
| GDP per capita growth | -3.9 % | 2022 | 207 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 2,506 LCU/$ | 2022 | 19 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 57.8 % | 2011 | 88 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 13.4 % | 2019 | 175 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 107.4 % | 2022 | 209 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 25.2 % | 2025 | 43 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 42.4 % | 2025 | 70 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 16.3 % | 2025 | 86 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 58.5 % | 2025 | 95 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 13.6 % | 2025 | 166 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 33.1 % | 2025 | 169 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 36.9 % | 2025 | 180 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 31.9 % | 2025 | 180 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $7B | 2010 | 86 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -0.6 % | 2010 | 92 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $3.4B | 2025 | 133 of 205 |
| Imports of goods and services | 28.7 % | 2022 | 147 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 1.4 % | 2010 | 152 of 185 |
| Trade openness | 35.4 % | 2022 | 176 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 6.8 % | 2022 | 189 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 31.3 % | 2022 | 4 of 160 |
| International tourist arrivals | 2,424,000 arr. | 2019 | 59 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.8B | 2011 | 59 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.6 % | 2010 | 90 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $804.2M | 2011 | 109 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.2 % | 2011 | 135 of 201 |
Public finances 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 4.1 % | 2010 | 16 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0 % | 2022 | 145 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 2.7 % | 2022 | 185 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 11.7 months | 2010 | 14 of 177 |
| External debt | 25.3 % | 2023 | 25 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $20.6B | 2010 | 68 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 20.7 % | 2011 | 140 of 184 |
Economic structure 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 42.9 % | 2022 | 3 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 114.2 % | 2022 | 4 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 15.8 % | 2010 | 128 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 16 % | 1969 | 158 of 185 |
| Services | 44.7 % | 2022 | 170 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 11.9 % | 2022 | 177 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,620,427 inhab. | 2025 | 57 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 66.7 % | 2025 | 64 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 100.2 per 100 women | 2025 | 73 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.1 % | 2025 | 73 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 28.4 % | 2025 | 76 of 213 |
| Urban population | 72.1 % | 2025 | 79 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 90 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 96 % | 2006 | 100 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.9 % | 2025 | 141 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 4.8 % | 2025 | 149 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 49.9 per 100 | 2025 | 150 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 22.2 yrs | 2023 | 172 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 0.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 4 of 183 |
| Population growth | 3.77 % | 2025 | 5 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 1.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 6 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 2.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 7 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 23.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 56 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.7 children/woman | 2024 | 64 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 14.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 93 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 18.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 119 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 61.3 yrs | 2023 | 121 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.2 yrs | 2024 | 122 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 17.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 124 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 72.6 yrs | 2024 | 128 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 74.9 yrs | 2024 | 134 of 213 |
| Death rate | 4.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 191 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 23 per 100,000 | 2024 | 84 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 95.6 % | 2024 | 94 of 211 |
| Physicians | 1.52 per 1,000 | 2021 | 101 of 193 |
| Open defecation | 0.7 % | 2016 | 128 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 1.4 per 1,000 | 2021 | 128 of 190 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 94.1 % | 2024 | 133 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 81 % | 2024 | 140 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.76 per 1,000 | 2021 | 143 of 196 |
| Undernourishment | 40.8 % | 2024 | 162 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 2.7 % | 2023 | 182 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 72.4 % | 2023 | 187 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 29.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 22 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 37 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 170.4 cm | 2014 | 104 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 158.6 cm | 2014 | 108 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult men | 25.2 % | 2024 | 138 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 40.1 % | 2024 | 152 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 33 % | 2024 | 153 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 19 % | 2024 | 184 of 207 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.1 L/person | 2024 | 189 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 94.2 % | 2020 | 26 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.54 | 2003 | 77 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 2 % | 2020 | 111 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.43 | 2003 | 115 of 204 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 3.6 % | 2024 | 124 of 212 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.18 | 2003 | 131 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 3.8 % | 2020 | 156 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 185 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 26.4 | 2022 | 9 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.3 % | 2022 | 17 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 18 % | 2022 | 126 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 20.9 % | 2022 | 163 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 35 ° | 2026 | 68 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 2,363 km | 2026 | 80 of 230 |
| Population density | 134.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 81 of 212 |
| Total area | 185,180 km² | 2024 | 87 of 212 |
| Land area | 183,630 km² | 2024 | 87 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 193 km | 2026 | 137 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.4 % | 2015 | 51 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 514 m | 2026 | 67 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,814 m | 2026 | 80 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 252 mm | 2022 | 157 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 318 m³/inh. | 2022 | 159 of 181 |
| Lowest point | -66 m | 2026 | 218 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 74.1 % | 2024 | 15 of 207 |
| Arable land | 24 % | 2024 | 41 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 2.9 % | 2024 | 185 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 0.7 % | 2025 | 203 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 143 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.35 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.17 | 2025 | 149 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.06 | 2025 | 155 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.05 | 2025 | 157 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 163 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | No multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 9 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | No multiparty elections | 2025 | 19 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.42 | 2025 | 131 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.28 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.36 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.2 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.28 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.32 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.32 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.16 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.25 | 2025 | 160 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.51 | 2025 | 19 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.2 | 2025 | 23 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.18 | 2025 | 28 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.2 | 2025 | 29 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.05 | 2025 | 36 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1 | 2025 | 42 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.62 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.95 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.28 | 2025 | 128 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.16 | 2025 | 143 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 12 pts | 2024 | 177 of 179 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,953 | 2025 | 101 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 4.4 % | 2025 | 178 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 4.9 % | 2025 | 180 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Not the same right | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 50 /100 | 2025 | 86 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 50 /100 | 2025 | 141 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 152 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 45.8 /100 | 2025 | 166 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 171 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 0 /100 | 2025 | 175 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 34.2 /100 | 2025 | 179 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 25 /100 | 2025 | 182 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.5 pts | 2025 | 153 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.1 per 100,000 | 2010 | 81 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 16.4 % | 2009 | 71 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 20 per 100,000 | 2023 | 72 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 37.5 % | 2009 | 110 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 96.2 % | 2009 | 125 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 38.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 36 % | 2007 | 16 of 137 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $19.27 | 2021 | 163 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $3.90 | 2022 | 164 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.5 /10 | 2024 | 171 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 13.3 % | 2006 | 56 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Syria?
Syria has about 25,620,427 inhabitants (2025), ranking 57 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Syria?
GDP per capita is $1,057 /inh. (2022): Syria ranks 195 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Syria?
Annual inflation is 13.4 % (2019); Syria ranks 175 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Syria?
The unemployment rate is 13.6 % (2025); Syria ranks 166 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Syria stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Syria has $1,057 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Syria come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.