Syria

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Syria is located in Western Asia. Its capital is Damascus, and it has a population of 25,620,427 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 185,180 square kilometers (approximately 71,498 square miles). Its currency is Syrian pound. The population density is approximately 138 people per square kilometer. Syria shares land borders with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye.

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Syria at a glance

Economy of Syria

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Syria

IQ

Iraq

CapitalBaghdad

Population47,020,774

IL

Israel

CapitalJerusalem

Population10,122,800

JO

Jordan

CapitalAmman

Population11,520,684

LB

Lebanon

CapitalBeirut

Population5,849,421

TR

Türkiye

CapitalAnkara

Population85,878,556