What is the Population of Syria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Syria has a population of approximately 25,620,000 people, making it the 57th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.32% of the world's population. With a land area of 185,180 km², the population density is roughly 138 people per km².
| Population | 25,620,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 57th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.32% |
| Area | 185,180 km² |
| Population density | 138 / km² |
| Demonym | Syrian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 57th |
| Australia | 27,536,874 | 54th |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 55th |
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 56th |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 58th |
| Taiwan | 23,317,031 | 59th |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 60th |
Syria compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 438,317 |
| Israel | 10,134,800 | 21,937 |
| Jordan | 11,734,000 | 89,342 |
| Lebanon | 5,490,000 | 10,452 |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 783,562 |
Syria in context
- Syria covers 185,180 km², making it the 87th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey.
- With 25,620,000 people, Syria holds about 8.5% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Syria is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Syria — FAQ
What is the population of Syria?
The population of Syria is approximately 25,620,000 (25.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Syria in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Syria at approximately 25,620,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Syria is the 57th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Syria?
Approximately 25,620,000 people live in Syria, making it the 57th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Syria rank by population?
Syria is the 57th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.32%.
What is the population density of Syria?
Syria has a population density of roughly 138 people per km², based on a land area of 185,180 km².
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