Tartus's 2026 population is now estimated at 518,073. In 1950, the population of Tartus was 7,846. Tartus has grown by 21,588 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 Tartus, which typically includes Tartus's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.