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.