Population of Syria 2026
24٬513٬845
Population now (estimate)
185٬180
Area (km²)
132
Density (per km²)
2.5%
Annual growth rate
24٬513٬845
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
Rapid population growth in Syria
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Syria
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
The population of Syria in 2026 is about 24,513,845 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 2.5%.
Syria covers about 185,180 km², with Damascus as its capital, giving a population density of around 132 people per km².
Syria holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population growth is among the fastest, driven by high fertility rates, placing growing pressure on services and infrastructure.
شهدت نزوحاً وعودة سكانية غيّرا التوزّع. الأرقام تقديرية ومتغيرة، وتحتاج تحديثاً مستمراً.