World population level education in Syria
Syria: World population level education was 13.12 million in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
13.12 million
World rank
49th
of 200 countries
All-time high
13.12 million
in 2100
All-time low
6,000
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in Syria, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Syria recorded 13.12 million for world population level education in 2100. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in Syria peaked at 13.12 million in 2100 and was at its lowest, 6,000, in 1950.
That places Syria 49th out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6,000 | — |
| 1955 | 11,000 | +83.3% |
| 1960 | 19,200 | +74.5% |
| 1965 | 34,300 | +78.6% |
| 1970 | 61,500 | +79.3% |
| 1975 | 103,700 | +68.6% |
| 1980 | 165,000 | +59.1% |
| 1985 | 251,400 | +52.4% |
| 1990 | 367,900 | +46.3% |
| 1995 | 520,500 | +41.5% |
| 2000 | 831,600 | +59.8% |
| 2005 | 863,100 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 1.23 million | +42.3% |
| 2015 | 1.10 million | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 1.34 million | +21.8% |
| 2025 | 1.79 million | +33.6% |
| 2030 | 2.40 million | +34.1% |
| 2035 | 3.09 million | +28.7% |
| 2040 | 3.72 million | +20.4% |
| 2045 | 4.31 million | +15.8% |
| 2050 | 4.99 million | +15.8% |
| 2055 | 5.80 million | +16.2% |
| 2060 | 6.69 million | +15.4% |
| 2065 | 7.60 million | +13.6% |
| 2070 | 8.47 million | +11.5% |
| 2075 | 9.29 million | +9.7% |
| 2080 | 10.09 million | +8.5% |
| 2085 | 10.88 million | +7.8% |
| 2090 | 11.66 million | +7.2% |
| 2095 | 12.42 million | +6.5% |
| 2100 | 13.12 million | +5.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 13.12 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.02 million, 1.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 13.12 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.67 million, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8,500 | 6,000 | 11,000 | 2 |
| 1960s | 26,750 | 19,200 | 34,300 | 2 |
| 1970s | 82,600 | 61,500 | 103,700 | 2 |
| 1980s | 208,200 | 165,000 | 251,400 | 2 |
| 1990s | 444,200 | 367,900 | 520,500 | 2 |
| 2000s | 847,350 | 831,600 | 863,100 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.17 million | 1.10 million | 1.23 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.57 million | 1.34 million | 1.79 million | 2 |
| 2030s | 2.75 million | 2.40 million | 3.09 million | 2 |
| 2040s | 4.02 million | 3.72 million | 4.31 million | 2 |
| 2050s | 5.40 million | 4.99 million | 5.80 million | 2 |
| 2060s | 7.15 million | 6.69 million | 7.60 million | 2 |
| 2070s | 8.88 million | 8.47 million | 9.29 million | 2 |
| 2080s | 10.48 million | 10.09 million | 10.88 million | 2 |
| 2090s | 12.04 million | 11.66 million | 12.42 million | 2 |
| 2100s | 13.12 million | 13.12 million | 13.12 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More education data for Syria
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 78.55 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 78.19 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population level education in Syria?
- World population level education in Syria was 13.12 million in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 13.12 million in 2100.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,000 in 1950.
- How does Syria rank for world population level education?
- Syria ranks 49th out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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