Syria
- Capital:
- Damascus
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- SYR
26,472,497
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
26,472,497
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Syria's population is projected to be 43,877,577 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26,472,497 | 4.12% | 57 |
| 2025 | 25,620,427 | 4.01% | 57 |
| 2020 | 21,049,429 | 3.42% | 61 |
| 2019 | 20,353,534 | 3.96% | 61 |
| 2018 | 19,577,845 | 1.84% | 62 |
| 2017 | 19,224,668 | 0.16% | 62 |
| 2015 | 19,424,618 | -2.88% | 60 |
| 2010 | 22,482,421 | 3.63% | 54 |
| 2005 | 18,814,091 | 2.49% | 58 |
| 2000 | 16,637,888 | 2.62% | 55 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26,472,497 | 4.12% | 57 |
| 2032 | 30,633,651 | 2.36% | 54 |
| 2037 | 33,258,403 | 1.66% | 54 |
| 2042 | 35,279,861 | 1.19% | 52 |
| 2047 | 36,878,637 | 0.89% | 52 |
| 2052 | 38,405,282 | 0.81% | 56 |
| 2057 | 39,961,168 | 0.8% | 57 |
| 2062 | 41,335,313 | 0.68% | 56 |
| 2067 | 42,492,721 | 0.55% | 54 |
| 2072 | 43,261,217 | 0.36% | 52 |
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Aleppo has a metropolitan area population of 4,105,521, comprising 15.51%% of Syria's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleppo | 4,105,521 | 15.51% |
| 2 | Damascus | 1,461,290 | 5.52% |
| 3 | Homs | 989,436 | 3.74% |
| 4 | Latakia | 606,186 | 2.29% |
| 5 | Deir ez-Zor | 523,270 | 1.98% |
| 6 | Al-Hasakah | 508,037 | 1.92% |
| 7 | Hama | 453,866 | 1.71% |
| 8 | Ar-Rakka | 416,138 | 1.57% |
| 9 | Qamishli | 315,403 | 1.19% |
| 10 | Manbij | 298,906 | 1.13% |
As of 2026, Syria has a total population of 26,472,497, ranking as the 57th most populous nation in the world.
Syria has a net population change of approximately 2,203 people per day, driven by 1,711 births, 345 deaths, and net immigration of 837 people.
Syria represents 0.33% of the total global population and 0.53% of Asia's population.
Syria has a population density of 144.2 people per km² (approximately 373.4 per mi²), making it the 86th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 52.68% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Syria is Arab (90%) , followed by Kurd, Armenian, and Other (10%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Syria, comprising 87% of the population.