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ArmeniavsSyria

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Syria is higher

Syria records 24,672,760, about 8.13× the other value.

Surface area

Syria is higher

Syria records 185,180 km², about 6.23× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Armenia is higher

Armenia records $25.96 billion, about 1.10× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇲 Armenia3,033,500
🇸🇾 Syria24,672,760

Syria’s population is 713% larger than that of Armenia, a difference of 21,639,260.

Surface area

🇦🇲 Armenia29,740 km²
🇸🇾 Syria185,180 km²

Syria’s surface area is 523% larger than that of Armenia, a difference of 155,440 km².

Population density

🇦🇲 Armenia102 /km²
🇸🇾 Syria133 /km²

Syria’s population density is 31% higher than that of Armenia, a difference of 31.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇲 Armenia$25.96 billion · 2024
🇸🇾 Syria$23.62 billion · 2022

Armenia’s nominal GDP is 9.9% larger than that of Syria, a difference of $2.33 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇲 Armenia$8,556 · 2024
🇸🇾 Syria$1,052 · 2022

Armenia’s GDP per capita is 714% higher than that of Syria, a difference of $7,505.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Yerevan

Damascus

Population

3,033,500

24,672,760

Surface area

29,740 km²

185,180 km²

Population density

102 /km²

133 /km²

Nominal GDP

$25.96 billion · 2024

$23.62 billion · 2022

GDP per capita

$8,556 · 2024

$1,052 · 2022

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Armenian dram · AMD · ֏

Syrian pound · SYP · LS

Nationality

Armenian

Syrian

Phone code

+374

+963

Internet domain

.am

.sy

ISO codes

AM / ARM

SY / SYR

Time zone

Asia/Yerevan

Asia/Damascus

Native name

Հայաստան

سوريا

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About Armenia

Nestled in the South Caucasus, Armenia is a small yet storied nation where towering mountains, ancient monasteries, and vibrant traditions converge to create a landscape rich in history and hospitality.

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About Syria

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country situated in Western Asia, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and sharing land borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon. Since 2011, the …

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Armenia & Syria: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Armenia?

The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.

What is the population of Armenia?

Armenia has a recorded population of approximately 3,033,500 people.

How big is Armenia?

Armenia covers an area of about 29,740 km².

What is the population density of Armenia?

Armenia has a population density of roughly 102 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Armenia?

Armenia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.96 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Armenia?

Armenia has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,556.

What currency is used in Armenia?

Armenia uses the Armenian dram (AMD), with the symbol ֏.

Where is Armenia located?

Armenia is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Armenia?

The native name of Armenia is Հայաստան.

What are people from Armenia called?

People from Armenia are referred to as Armenian.

What is the phone calling code for Armenia?

The international dialing code for Armenia is +374.

What is the internet domain for Armenia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Armenia is .am.

What time zone is Armenia in?

Armenia uses the Asia/Yerevan time zone.

What is Armenia known for?

Nestled in the South Caucasus, Armenia is a small yet storied nation where towering mountains, ancient monasteries, and vibrant traditions converge to create a landscape rich in history and hospitality.

What is the capital of Syria?

The capital of Syria is Damascus.

What is the population of Syria?

Syria has a recorded population of approximately 24,672,760 people.

How big is Syria?

Syria covers an area of about 185,180 km².

What is the population density of Syria?

Syria has a population density of roughly 133 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Syria?

Syria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.62 billion as of 2022.

What is the GDP per capita of Syria?

Syria has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,052.

What currency is used in Syria?

Syria uses the Syrian pound (SYP), with the symbol LS.

Where is Syria located?

Syria is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Syria?

The native name of Syria is سوريا.

What are people from Syria called?

People from Syria are referred to as Syrian.

What is the phone calling code for Syria?

The international dialing code for Syria is +963.

What is the internet domain for Syria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Syria is .sy.

What time zone is Syria in?

Syria uses the Asia/Damascus time zone.

What is Syria known for?

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country situated in Western Asia, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and sharing land borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon. Since 2011, the …