Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 4.6 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.6 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
4th
of 121 countries
All-time high
15.08 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-16.39 % change on previous year
in 2011
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Syrian Arab Republic, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Syrian Arab Republic stood at 4.6 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and down 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 15.08 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -16.39 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 4th out of 121 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1963 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1972 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1973 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1983 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1984 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 3 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2011 | -16.39 % change on previous year | -638.5% |
| 2012 | -13.5 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2013 | -10.86 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 2014 | -8.68 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2015 | 10.67 % change on previous year | -222.9% |
| 2016 | 15.08 % change on previous year | +41.4% |
| 2017 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -83.8% |
| 2018 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 2023 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 2024 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 2025 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.44 % change on previous year | 4.17 % change on previous year | 4.48 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.19 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year | 4.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.13 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 4.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.91 % change on previous year | 2.89 % change on previous year | 2.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.99 % change on previous year | 2.94 % change on previous year | 3.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.32 % change on previous year | -16.39 % change on previous year | 15.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 4.6 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
- 1 Uganda 5.29 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Tanzania, United Republic of 4.92 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Burkina Faso 4.82 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Malawi 4.49 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Madagascar 4.45 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Ethiopia 4.44 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Population in the largest city 15.2% (2025)
- Population density 128.49 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 32.06 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 6.80 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.2655 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 33.93 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 2.80 million (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 13,770 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Syrian Arab Republic was 4.6 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 15.08 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.39 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 4th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.