Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin was 2.12 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic, 2001–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic stood at 2.12 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.5% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 3.09 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,700, in 2001.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 1st of 20 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,700 | — |
| 2002 | 8,500 | +400.0% |
| 2003 | 6,500 | -23.5% |
| 2004 | 7,100 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 5,600 | -21.1% |
| 2006 | 4,900 | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 4,900 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 5,300 | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 5,600 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 5,700 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 5,900 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 367,000 | +6120.3% |
| 2013 | 1.25 million | +240.6% |
| 2014 | 2.06 million | +64.8% |
| 2015 | 2.39 million | +16.0% |
| 2016 | 2.68 million | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 3.02 million | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 3.07 million | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 3.08 million | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 3.09 million | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 3.06 million | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 2.99 million | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 2.88 million | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 2.70 million | -6.2% |
| 2025 | 2.12 million | -21.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,567 | 1,700 | 8,500 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.79 million | 5,700 | 3.08 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.81 million | 2.12 million | 3.09 million | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Syrian Arab Republic was 2.12 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.09 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,700 in 2001.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 1st out of 20 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. 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 under 18 years old, by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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