Refugees, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Refugees, by country of origin was 4.87 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugees, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic, 2001–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic 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 Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 6.85 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,861, in 2001.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 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 Syrian Arab Republic, 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% |
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 |
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More health data for Syrian Arab Republic
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,122 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,491 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 5.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0144 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 5.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0125 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Refugees, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic was 4.87 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest refugees, by country of origin recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 6.85 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest refugees, by country of origin recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,861 in 2001.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for refugees, by country of origin?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 1st out of 20 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugees, by country of origin rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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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