Refugees, by country of origin in Syria
Syria: Refugees, by country of origin was 4.87 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugees, by country of origin in Syria, 2001–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees, by country of origin in Syria is 4.87 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 18.3% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees, by country of origin in Syria peaked at 6.85 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,861, in 2001.
That places Syria 1st out of 20 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.
Refugees, by country of origin in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4,861 | — |
| 2002 | 18,908 | +289.0% |
| 2003 | 20,816 | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 21,430 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 16,395 | -23.5% |
| 2006 | 12,327 | -24.8% |
| 2007 | 13,684 | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 15,206 | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 17,915 | +17.8% |
| 2010 | 18,451 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 19,931 | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 729,011 | +3557.7% |
| 2013 | 2.47 million | +238.6% |
| 2014 | 3.89 million | +57.5% |
| 2015 | 4.87 million | +25.4% |
| 2016 | 5.52 million | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 6.31 million | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 6.65 million | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 6.62 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 6.70 million | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 6.85 million | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 6.56 million | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 6.36 million | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 5.95 million | -6.4% |
| 2025 | 4.87 million | -18.3% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 4.87 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9,186, 529.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugees, by country of origin in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +3557.7% | 19,931 | 729,011 |
| 2002 | +289.0% | 4,861 | 18,908 |
| 2013 | +238.6% | 729,011 | 2.47 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,727 | 4,861 | 21,430 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.71 million | 18,451 | 6.65 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.21 million | 4.87 million | 6.85 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More health data for Syria
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8632 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,491 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 7.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0503 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 7.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0528 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees, by country of origin in Syria?
- Refugees, by country of origin in Syria was 4.87 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest refugees, by country of origin recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.85 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest refugees, by country of origin recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,861 in 2001.
- How does Syria rank for refugees, by country of origin?
- Syria ranks 1st out of 20 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugees, by country of origin rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Refugees, by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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