Urban agglomerations 1 million percent in Syria

Syria: Urban agglomerations 1 million percent was 27.91 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
27.91
World rank
43rd
of 180 countries
All-time high
31.66
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1950
Years of data
15
1950–2020

Urban agglomerations 1 million percent in Syria, 1950–2020

01020301950198520201950: 01955: 01960: 01965: 01970: 01975: 15.91980: 16.51985: 171990: 25.71995: 26.12000: 26.42005: 27.72010: 31.72015: 22.52020: 27.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for urban agglomerations 1 million percent in Syria is 27.91, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 11.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, urban agglomerations 1 million percent in Syria peaked at 31.66 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1950.

That places Syria 43rd out of 180 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Urban agglomerations 1 million percent in Syria, year by year

Annual values for Urban agglomerations 1 million percent in Syria, 1950 to 2020.
Year Value Change
1950 0 —
1955 0 —
1960 0 —
1965 0 —
1970 0 —
1975 15.92 —
1980 16.52 +3.8%
1985 17.04 +3.2%
1990 25.72 +50.9%
1995 26.11 +1.5%
2000 26.36 +0.9%
2005 27.71 +5.1%
2010 31.66 +14.3%
2015 22.53 -28.8%
2020 27.91 +23.9%

Syria compared with similar countries

  • Syria's 27.91 is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.16, 2.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Syria's 27.91 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 25.08, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 0 0 0 2
1960s 0 0 0 2
1970s 7.96 0 15.92 2
1980s 16.78 16.52 17.04 2
1990s 25.92 25.72 26.11 2
2000s 27.03 26.36 27.71 2
2010s 27.1 22.53 31.66 2
2020s 27.91 27.91 27.91 1

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 40 South Africa 29.48 compare
  2. 41 Israel 28.05 compare
  3. 42 Malaysia 27.93 compare
  4. 44 Bangladesh 27.66 compare
  5. 45 Canada 27.62 compare
  6. 46 Senegal 27.34 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is urban agglomerations 1 million percent in Syria?
Urban agglomerations 1 million percent in Syria was 27.91 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest urban agglomerations 1 million percent recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 31.66 in 2010.
What is the lowest urban agglomerations 1 million percent recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1950.
How does Syria rank for urban agglomerations 1 million percent?
Syria ranks 43rd out of 180 countries with data for 2020.
Is urban agglomerations 1 million percent rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Urban agglomerations 1 million percent. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Urban agglomerations 1 million percent
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
180 places, 2,505 data points, 1950–2020
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