Syria has 6.0 million people internally displaced as of 2024. Registered Syrian refugees and asylum seekers reach 6.3 million worldwide. These totals align with gaps such as 13.6 percent electricity access in 2019 and 60 percent of children under five who missed routine immunizations in 2022.
Key Takeaways
- 2.0 million Syrian refugees were registered in Turkey as of 2024-era UNHCR statistics; specifically, UNHCR’s Turkey operational data reports the registered refugee population level.
- 1.2 million Syrian refugees were registered in Lebanon as of UNHCR’s operational refugee data snapshot (2024-era statistics).
- 660,000 Syrian refugees were registered in Jordan as of UNHCR operational data snapshot (2024-era statistics).
- In Syria, 25% of children had not received basic immunizations in the 2022 nutrition situation analysis.
- 60% of children in Syria (under 5) were reported as not completing the recommended routine immunization schedule in 2022 (Syria situation/health assessments summarized in UNICEF/partners reporting).
- The crude birth rate in Syria was about 20 births per 1,000 population per year in the World Bank’s 2023/2022 indicator dataset.
- The crude death rate in Syria was about 7 deaths per 1,000 population per year in the World Bank’s indicator dataset.
- Life expectancy at birth in Syria was about 65.8 years in the World Bank’s World Development Indicators (latest available value).
- GDP (current US$) for Syria was about $25.0 billion in 2022, according to World Bank WDI.
- GDP growth (annual %) for Syria was about -3.6% in 2022, according to World Bank WDI.
- GDP per capita (current US$) for Syria was about $1,400 in 2022 in World Bank WDI.
- Syria’s electricity access remains low; 13.6% of the population was connected to electricity distribution in 2019 based on World Bank’s “Syria Electricity Sector” diagnostics (regional electrification stats).
- 51% of firms in Syria reported an unreliable/limited electricity supply (World Bank Enterprise Surveys question on electricity as a constraint).
- Syria had an estimated 52.7% of total roads paved in 2020 (World Bank transport indicators on road condition/paving share).
- 3.9 million people in Syria were classified as needing urgent nutrition interventions in 2024 (UN OCHA/UNICEF nutrition sector reporting via Humanitarian Response Plan).
About 6.3 million Syrians are registered refugees or asylum seekers worldwide, with millions more needing urgent help.
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Humanitarian Needs7 stats
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2.0 million Syrian refugees were registered in Turkey as of 2024-era UNHCR statistics; specifically, UNHCR’s Turkey operational data reports the registered refugee population level.
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1.2 million Syrian refugees were registered in Lebanon as of UNHCR’s operational refugee data snapshot (2024-era statistics).
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660,000 Syrian refugees were registered in Jordan as of UNHCR operational data snapshot (2024-era statistics).
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1.8 million Syrian refugees were registered in Iraq as of UNHCR operational data snapshot (2024-era statistics).
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The UNHCR total registered Syrian refugees number is reported as 6.3 million globally (registered refugees and asylum-seekers) in UNHCR’s Syria refugee statistics dataset.
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In northwest Syria, 28% of surveyed households reported moderate hunger in the 2021 WFP Food Security Monitoring round (share of households).
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10.3 million people were estimated to be in need of nutrition assistance in Syria in 2023 (IPC/food crisis and nutrition needs reporting compiled in the Global Report on Food Crises 2024).
Interpretation
Humanitarian Needs Interpretation
Across the region, humanitarian needs remain sharply concentrated around Syrian displacement and food insecurity, with UNHCR registering about 6.3 million Syrian refugees and asylum seekers globally and WFP finding that in northwest Syria 28 percent of households reported moderate hunger in 2021.
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Health & Nutrition2 stats
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In Syria, 25% of children had not received basic immunizations in the 2022 nutrition situation analysis.
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60% of children in Syria (under 5) were reported as not completing the recommended routine immunization schedule in 2022 (Syria situation/health assessments summarized in UNICEF/partners reporting).
Interpretation
Health & Nutrition Interpretation
In Syria, immunization gaps remain a major health and nutrition challenge, with 25% of children missing basic immunizations and 60% not completing the full routine schedule in 2022.
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Demographics & Labor7 stats
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The crude birth rate in Syria was about 20 births per 1,000 population per year in the World Bank’s 2023/2022 indicator dataset.
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The crude death rate in Syria was about 7 deaths per 1,000 population per year in the World Bank’s indicator dataset.
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Life expectancy at birth in Syria was about 65.8 years in the World Bank’s World Development Indicators (latest available value).
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Fertility rate, total (births per woman) in Syria was about 2.6 births per woman in the World Bank’s WDI.
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Urban population in Syria was about 57% of total population in the World Bank’s latest WDI value.
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Syria’s total population was about 18.2 million in 2023 in the World Bank WDI dataset.
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Syria’s official unemployment data are limited; however, the ILO modelled unemployment rate is about 11% in the latest available year in ILOSTAT model estimates.
Interpretation
Demographics & Labor Interpretation
In Syria’s Demographics and Labor context, a young but stabilizing population picture emerges with a total fertility rate of about 2.6 births per woman alongside a crude birth rate near 20 per 1,000 and life expectancy around 65.8 years.
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Economy & Trade8 stats
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GDP (current US$) for Syria was about $25.0 billion in 2022, according to World Bank WDI.
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GDP growth (annual %) for Syria was about -3.6% in 2022, according to World Bank WDI.
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GDP per capita (current US$) for Syria was about $1,400in 2022 in World Bank WDI.
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Syria’s net trade (exports minus imports) was about -$11.4 billion in 2022 based on World Bank WDI export/import values.
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Syria’s merchandise imports were about $15.2 billion in 2022 (World Bank WDI).
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Foreign direct investment net inflows into Syria were about -$0.2 billion in 2022 (net disinvestment) in World Bank WDI.
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Syria’s inflation, consumer prices (annual %) was about 57% in 2021 in World Bank WDI.
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Syria’s official exchange rate depreciation and currency volatility are reflected in the WDI “official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average)” which was about 5,105 Syrian pounds per US$ in 2022.
Interpretation
Economy & Trade Interpretation
Syria’s Economy and Trade picture in 2022 was defined by economic contraction and heavy trade reliance, with GDP down about 3.6% and net trade at roughly negative $11.4 billion while imports still reached about $15.2 billion and foreign direct investment fell to about negative $0.2 billion.
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Infrastructure & Energy4 stats
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Syria’s electricity access remains low; 13.6% of the population was connected to electricity distribution in 2019 based on World Bank’s “Syria Electricity Sector” diagnostics (regional electrification stats).
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51% of firms in Syria reported an unreliable/limited electricity supply (World Bank Enterprise Surveys question on electricity as a constraint).
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Syria had an estimated 52.7% of total roads paved in 2020 (World Bank transport indicators on road condition/paving share).
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Syria’s electricity consumption per capita was 1,281 kWh in 2022 (World Bank / SE4All-style energy consumption indicator series).
Interpretation
Infrastructure & Energy Interpretation
In Syria’s Infrastructure and Energy landscape, electricity access and reliability remain major bottlenecks, with only 13.6% of people connected to electricity distribution in 2019 and 51% of firms reporting unreliable or limited power, while electricity use per person is just 1,281 kWh in 2022.
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Food Security1 stats
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3.9 million people in Syria were classified as needing urgent nutrition interventions in 2024 (UN OCHA/UNICEF nutrition sector reporting via Humanitarian Response Plan).
Interpretation
Food Security Interpretation
In 2024, 3.9 million people in Syria required urgent nutrition interventions, underscoring how severe and immediate the food security crisis remains.
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Displacement & Migration1 stats
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6.5 million Syrian people were internally displaced in Syria due to conflict since 2011 (IDP stock reported by UN OCHA/Syria displacement monitoring).
Interpretation
Displacement & Migration Interpretation
Since 2011, Syria has seen conflict-driven displacement reach 6.5 million internally displaced people, underscoring how Migration pressures within the country remain a major ongoing humanitarian challenge.
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Civilian Harm1 stats
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37,000+ people were killed in Syria in 2023 per UN Security Council reporting using OHCHR/UN data (annual civilian harm reporting consolidated by UN).
Interpretation
Civilian Harm Interpretation
In the Civilian Harm category, UN Security Council reporting based on OHCHR data indicates that 37,000+ people were killed in Syria in 2023, underscoring the scale of civilian deaths in that year.
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Housing & Infrastructure1 stats
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1.5 million housing units in Syria were partially damaged or destroyed as of 2022 (UN Habitat/partner damage and shelter assessments).
Interpretation
Housing & Infrastructure Interpretation
As of 2022, Syria had 1.5 million housing units partially damaged or destroyed, underscoring the severe strain on housing and infrastructure needs as the country rebuilds.
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Energy & Utilities3 stats
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1,800 megawatts of electricity generation capacity was reported damaged in Syria as a result of conflict-related impacts (International Energy Agency/World Bank energy sector damage reporting compiled by IEA).
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3.6 GW of power-generation capacity was lost or disrupted in Syria since the start of the conflict (IEA/energy system impact assessment).
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6,500+ MW of installed power capacity was reported in Syria prior to major conflict disruptions (International Energy Agency/CIA World Factbook-type capacity compilation).
Interpretation
Energy & Utilities Interpretation
From an Energy and Utilities perspective, Syria has lost or had disrupted 3.6 GW of power generation capacity since the conflict began, against a pre disruption total of over 6,500 MW, with an additional 1,800 MW of electricity generation capacity reported as damaged.
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Macroeconomy & Trade2 stats
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Syria’s merchandise export-to-import ratio was about 10% in 2022 (exports and imports from UN Comtrade aggregated totals).
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$165 million was reported in private capital flows (net) into Syria in 2022 (UNCTAD World Investment Report statistical annex).
Interpretation
Macroeconomy & Trade Interpretation
In Syria’s macroeconomy and trade picture, the merchandise export-to-import ratio of around 10% in 2022 signals a heavy trade deficit that would make the reported $165 million in net private capital flows in 2022 especially important for financing external gaps.
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Economic Indicators2 stats
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Syria’s inflation averaged 73.9% in 2021 (IMF World Economic Outlook inflation estimate referenced in the IMF country data).
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Syria’s government debt-to-GDP ratio was 68.2% in 2022 (IMF Fiscal Monitor / debt indicators for Syria).
Interpretation
Economic Indicators Interpretation
Syria’s economic pressures are intense, with inflation averaging 73.9% in 2021 while government debt remains high at 68.2% of GDP in 2022, underscoring the strain highlighted by these Economic Indicators.
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Population Displacement3 stats
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6.0 million people were internally displaced in Syria as of 2024 according to IDMC’s latest updated country profile (IDMC cumulative figure).
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2.3 million Syrian refugees were living in Türkiye under temporary protection as of 2023 (DGMM / Turkish government figure compiled in UNHCR Global Focus).
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4.2 million Syrian refugees were in the Middle East and North Africa region in 2023 (UNHCR regional refugee stock statistic).
Interpretation
Population Displacement Interpretation
As of 2024, Syria’s displacement crisis reaches 6.0 million people internally while an additional 2.3 million Syrians live in Türkiye under temporary protection and 4.2 million refugees are recorded across the wider Middle East and North Africa region in 2023, showing displacement is both internal and regional.
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Syrian refugees registered by host country (UNHCR, 2024-era)
Registered Syrian refugees are concentrated across neighboring countries, with the largest shares in Turkey and Iraq.
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2.0 million Syrian refugees were registered in Turkey as of 2024-era UNHCR statistics; specifically, UNHCR’s Turkey oper
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1.2 million Syrian refugees were registered in Lebanon as of UNHCR’s operational refugee data snapshot (2024-era statist
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660,000 Syrian refugees were registered in Jordan as of UNHCR operational data snapshot (2024-era statistics).
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1.8 million Syrian refugees were registered in Iraq as of UNHCR operational data snapshot (2024-era statistics).
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The UNHCR total registered Syrian refugees number is reported as 6.3 million globally (registered refugees and asylum-se
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