Population of Syria

As of August 2026, the population of Syria is 26.5 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 805 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 3.33%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 18.4 years in 2016 to 23.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 73.4 years and population density is 144.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Syria peaked in 2007, reaching around 6.37% annually, but has since declined to approximately 3.04% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.33 million in 2007 to nearly 805.07 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Syria, life expectancy at birth has remained stable over the last 20 years, hovering around 73 years since 2006.

Most populous cities in Syria

Syria has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Aleppo, with approximately 2.1 million inhabitants. It is followed by Damascus, Damascus Governorate with 1.6 million and Homs with 775.4 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Syria: