Population: 22 million
Syria has a population of 22 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $9 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Syria is $9 billion ($410 per capita).
Capital: Damascus
The capital city of Syria is Damascus. Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP).
Languages: Arabic
Official/main languages: Arabic. Area: 185,180 km². Continent: Asia.
Syria Overview
Syria (🇸🇾) is located in Asia with a total area of 185,180 km². The country has a population of 22 million and its capital is Damascus.
Economy
- GDP: $9 billion
- GDP per capita: $410
- Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Key Facts
- Capital: Damascus
- Languages: Arabic
- Area: 185,180 km²
- Continent: Asia
How to read this Syria profile
Use the population of 22 million together with the area of 185,180 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $9 billion and GDP per capita of $410 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Recent earthquakes in Syria
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Syria data sources and update scope
This Syria profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Syria?
The population of Syria is approximately 22 million.
What is the GDP of Syria?
The GDP of Syria is approximately $9 billion, which translates to $410 per capita.
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.