Syria has a population of 25.6 million (2025), and 72.1% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $23.7 billion of goods and services in 2022 (GDP in current US dollars), shrinking 0.2% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $1,057 (2022). Unemployment was an estimated 13.6% of the labor force in 2025.
Key figures for Syria
Population
25.6 million
GDP
$23.7 billion
GDP growth
-0.2%
GDP per person
$1,057
Inflation
13.4%
Unemployment
13.6%
Compare Syria with other countries
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | Syria | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $23.7 billion2022 | $102.9 trillion | – | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | -0.2%2022 | 3.4% | – | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $1,0572022 | $12,876 | – | Compare GDP per person |
| GDP per person (PPP)GDP per person adjusted for differences in what money buys in each country (purchasing power parity). | $4,772 (PPP)2022 | $21,985 (PPP) | 165th of 199 | Compare GDP per person (PPP) |
| Income per personGross national income per person, converted with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths exchange rate swings. | $7202022 | $13,010 | – | Compare Income per person |
| InflationThe yearly change in the cost of a typical basket of goods and services bought by households. | 13.4%2019 | 2.2% | – | Compare Inflation |
| Agriculture share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. | 42.9%2022 | 4.3% | – | Compare Agriculture share of GDP |
| Industry share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water and gas. | 11.9%2022 | 27.2% | – | Compare Industry share of GDP |
Money and finance
| Indicator | Syria | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 2,506 SYP per US$2022 | – | – | Compare Exchange rate |
| Private sector creditLoans and other credit provided to businesses and households, as a share of GDP. | 20.7%2011 | 114.6% | – | Compare Private sector credit |
| Bank branchesThe number of commercial bank branches for every 100,000 adults. | 4.42013 | 12.5 | – | Compare Bank branches |
| ATMsThe number of automated teller machines for every 100,000 adults. | 7.92012 | 35.7 | – | Compare ATMs |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | Syria | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExportsThe value of goods and services sold to other countries, as a share of GDP. | 6.8%2022 | 30.7% | – | Compare Exports |
| ImportsThe value of goods and services bought from other countries, as a share of GDP. | 28.7%2022 | 30.0% | – | Compare Imports |
| Foreign investmentNew investment by foreign companies and investors into businesses in the country, minus withdrawals. | $804.2 million2011 | $2.4 trillion | – | Compare Foreign investment |
| Remittances receivedMoney sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. | $1.6 billion2010 | $414.2 billion | – | Compare Remittances received |
People and customers
| Indicator | Syria | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 25.6 million2025 | 8.2 billion | 57th of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | 3.77%2025 | 0.91% | 5th of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 72.1%2025 | 57.8% | 81st of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 128.52023 | 62.1 | 86th of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 28.4%2025 | 24.4% | 78th of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 66.7%2025 | 65.2% | 64th of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 4.8%2025 | 10.4% | 151st of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 72.6 years2024 | 73.5 years | 130th of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
| College and university enrollmentEnrollment in universities, colleges and other tertiary education, as a share of the population of the usual age for it. Can exceed 100%. | 43.8%2016 | 37.1% | – | Compare College and university enrollment |
| Gini indexA measure of how unequally income or consumption is shared, from 0 (equal) to 100 (one person has everything). Based on household surveys, which some countries run only every few years. | 26.42022 | – | – | Compare Gini index |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | Syria | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 71.22024 | 110.4 | 174th of 209 | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Fixed broadbandHome and business broadband internet subscriptions, such as cable, fiber and DSL, for every 100 people. | 6.92023 | 18.6 | 134th of 207 | Compare Fixed broadband |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 1142024 | 16,381 | 163rd of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 88.4%2023 | 91.6% | 161st of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
| Logistics performanceA World Bank survey score for how easy it is to move goods: customs, infrastructure, shipping, tracking and timeliness. Published every few years. | 2.302022 | 3.00 | 129th of 138 | Compare Logistics performance |
Work and jobs
| Indicator | Syria | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentThe share of people who are available for and looking for work but have none. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 13.6%2025 | 4.8% | 19th of 184 | Compare Unemployment |
| Labor forceThe number of people aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. | 6.8 million2025 | 3.7 billion | 70th of 184 | Compare Labor force |
| Employment rateThe share of people aged 15 and over who have a job. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 31.9%2025 | 58.1% | 180th of 184 | Compare Employment rate |
| Women in workThe share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 12.7%2025 | 48.9% | 181st of 184 | Compare Women in work |
Other countries in Western Asia
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Cyprus
- Georgia
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- West Bank and Gaza
- Yemen
Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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