Damascus's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,921,710. In 1950, the population of Damascus was 414,409. Damascus has grown by 121,750 in the last year, which represents a 4.35% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Damascus, which typically includes Damascus's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.