Syrian Arab Republic is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 25.6 million people (UN estimate), the 57th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 57th
Syrian Arab Republicシリア
Region
Western Asia, Asia
Population
about 25.6 million (57th)
Area
185,180 km² (85th)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Syrian Arab Republic in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 25.6 million, the 57th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 185,180 km², the 85th largest of the 193. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 138.
Joining the United Nations
Syrian Arab Republic joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Syrian Arab Republic’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Syrian Arab Republic on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Syrian Arab Republic, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.