Population in Syria
250 indicators covering population for Syria.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population annual growth rate | -0.149 | 2100 | down 112.9% | 14th |
| Literate and illiterate world population | 5.6% | 2021 | — | 71st |
| Access to handwashing facilities | 84.5% | 2024 | up 0.5% | 44th |
| 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility | 84.42 | 2022 | up 0.3% | 40th |
| Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country | 357,985 | 2025 | down 40.8% | 3rd |
| Proportion of population using at least basic drinking water services | 94.13 | 2024 | up 1.0% | 13th |
| Proportion of population using surface water | 0.0024 | 2024 | up 12.7% | 13th |
| Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites | 0.1647 | 2024 | down 81.8% | 12th |
| Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services | 95.65 | 2024 | up 3.8% | 13th |
| Proportion of population practising open defecation | 0.6821 | 2016 | down 42.4% | 4th |