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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Syrian Arab Republic

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population25.62M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$23.74B2022 · current US$GDP per capita$1.06K2022 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth72.62024 · yearsInternet use33.8%2018 · % of populationForest area2.8%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
39%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Syrian Arab Republic2023 · 39%
09.7519.529.25391960199320252001: 7.5%2002: 7.1%2003: 6.8%2004: 6.5%2005: 6.2%2006: 6%2007: 5.9%2008: 5.6%2009: 5.4%2010: 5.5%2011: 6.3%2012: 7.5%2013: 8.7%2014: 9.7%2015: 11.5%2016: 14.2%2017: 18.5%2018: 22.8%2019: 27.4%2020: 30.6%2021: 33.2%2022: 35.9%2023: 39%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Syrian Arab Republic in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Damascus
Country code
SYR

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