People & place
133 /km² across 185,180 km²
Syria has a recorded population of 24,672,760 and a reported surface area of 185,180 km².
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Western AsiaSyria
سوريا
Syria is a country or territory in Western Asia. Its capital is Damascus.
- Population
- 24.7M133 /km²
- Surface area
- 185,180 km²
- GDP
- $23.6B$1K per capita
- Capital
- Damascus
Syria is located in Western Asia, and its capital is Damascus. It has a population of approximately 24,672,760 and covers an area of about 185,180 km². Its official currency is the Syrian pound (SYP).
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Economic snapshot
$23.62 billion nominal GDP
Nominal GDP is recorded at $23.62 billion and GDP per capita at $1,052 for 2022. These measures do not describe income distribution or household wealth.
Practical reference
Syrian pound (SYP)
Syria uses Syrian pound (SYP), calling code +963, internet domain .sy.
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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Country data & reference
Capital
Damascus
Population
24,672,760 (133 /km²)
Surface Area
185,180 km²
GDP
$23.62 billion (2022)
GDP per Capita
$1,052 (2022)
Region / Subregion
Native Name
سوريا
Nationality
Syrian
Currency
Syrian pound (SYP - LS)Phone Code
+963
Top-Level Domain
.sy
ISO Codes
SY / SYR
Coordinates
35, 38
Time zones
- Asia/Damascus (UTC+02:00)
Population, area and economic figures use the latest available values from World Bank Open Data; reporting years can vary by country. See sources and methodology for indicator definitions, mapping attribution, and editorial limitations.
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Syria: Frequently Asked Questions
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 …