Syrian Arab Republic Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Syrian Arab Republic's fertility rate was 2.63 in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's fertility rate stood at 2.63 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.63 by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 66th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 7.50 in 1960 to a trough of 2.62 in 2025, the lowest point on record and the 66th lowest globally. The peak of 7.62 occurred in 1970, reflecting a post‑colonial baby boom that was later eroded by urbanisation, rising female education and prolonged conflict. The decline accelerated after the early 2000s, with the civil war intensifying socioeconomic disruption and reducing household size preferences. By 2025 Syria’s fertility rate is virtually identical to Turkmenistan’s 2.62 and only marginally above Algeria’s 2.64, placing it among nations that have transitioned to near‑replacement levels. Continued improvements in health services, economic stability and women’s labour market participation could sustain the downward momentum, while a reversal of conflict or large‑scale displacement might temporarily lift fertility. The current trajectory suggests a persistent approach toward replacement fertility in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.58 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.63 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.63 | −0.09 | #66 |
| 2023 | 2.71 | −0.03 | #151 |
| 2022 | 2.75 | −0.05 | #149 |
| 2021 | 2.80 | −0.04 | #149 |
| 2020 | 2.84 | −0.04 | #148 |
| 2019 | 2.88 | −0.05 | #150 |
| 2018 | 2.93 | −0.04 | #152 |
| 2017 | 2.97 | −0.04 | #151 |
| 2016 | 3.01 | −0.06 | #151 |
| 2015 | 3.07 | −0.05 | #151 |
| 2014 | 3.12 | −0.05 | #153 |
| 2013 | 3.17 | −0.06 | #153 |
| 2012 | 3.22 | −0.06 | #153 |
| 2011 | 3.29 | −0.07 | #153 |
| 2010 | 3.36 | −0.06 | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's fertility rate was 2.63 in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's fertility rate peaked at 7.62 in 1970.
The lowest fertility rate in Syrian Arab Republic was 2.63 in 2025.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 66th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's fertility rate is projected to reach 2.63 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 2.63. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_fertility-rate,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}