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Syria · WHO 2023 · 1/1 countries. Annual totals ÷ seconds in the source year set the rate. These are illustrative averages, not real-time death reports or predictions. The death clock includes all causes, including deaths that cannot currently be prevented. Sources & calculation ↗

Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · UN member

SyriaSYRA healthier future.

Syria’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

Provider profile: Syrian Arab Republic. Country identity follows the atlas roster.

North-star health score · v23.1 / 100

9/12 core measures · 2021–2024

Life expectancy72.6

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy61.3

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage49 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

Inspect Syria’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	72.6	56.4
Under-five mortality	2024	18.4	81.6
Maternal mortality	2023	20	96
Suicide mortality	2021	0.6	97.6
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	21.3	39.1
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	23	95.4
Essential health-service coverage	2023	70	70
DTP immunization	2024	73	73
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	32.1	50.8

Zero suicide

1.28 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.797

Zero needless suffering

0.308 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.245

Zero poverty

18 % below $3.00/day (2021 PPP); extreme-poverty proxy · 2022

Score multiplier ×0.217

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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The human stakes

More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided26.9K

Of 107.7K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored1M

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished779.5K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed1.8M

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 22.7K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Syria · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Syria · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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outcomes2024

Life expectancy

72.6 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Syria
Year	years
2024	72.6
2023	72.1
2022	72.8
2021	72.4
2020	71.9
2019	71
2018	67.4
2017	65.7
2016	65.2
2015	63.3
2014	65.5
2013	65.1
2012	66.2
2011	72.3
2010	73.5
2009	73.5
2008	73.4
2007	73.3
2006	73
2005	72.8
2004	72.5
2003	72.2
2002	71.7
2001	71.3
2000	70.9

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

61.3 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Syria
Year	years
2023	61.3
2022	61.4
2021	60.9
2020	61
2019	60.7
2018	58.7
2017	56.8
2016	55.5
2015	54.9
2014	54.2
2013	55.2
2012	57.6
2011	62.8
2010	63.5
2009	63.4
2008	63.2
2007	63.1
2006	63.1
2005	62.9
2004	62.8
2003	62.5
2002	62.1
2001	61.8
2000	61.3

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

18.4 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Syria
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	18.4
2023	20.1
2022	20.7
2021	20.5
2020	21.9
2019	24.6
2018	32.5
2017	32.9
2016	32.2
2015	37.1
2014	35.5
2013	36.9
2012	34.2
2011	21.6
2010	18.8
2009	18.8
2008	18.9
2007	19.1
2006	19.4
2005	19.8
2004	20.2
2003	20.8
2002	21.4
2001	22.2
2000	23.1

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

17.7 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Syria
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	17.7
2023	18.6
2022	19.1
2021	19.3
2020	20
2019	21.1
2018	24.2
2017	24.2
2016	23.7
2015	25.5
2014	24.6
2013	25
2012	23.8
2011	18.7
2010	17.5
2009	17.5
2008	17.5
2007	17.6
2006	17.8
2005	18.1
2004	18.5
2003	18.9
2002	19.4
2001	20.1
2000	20.8

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

9.5 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Syria
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	9.5
2023	9.8
2022	10.1
2021	10.3
2020	10.5
2019	10.6
2018	10.8
2017	10.7
2016	10.6
2015	10.6
2014	10.4
2013	10.4
2012	10.3
2011	10.1
2010	10
2009	10.1
2008	10.2
2007	10.3
2006	10.6
2005	10.8
2004	11
2003	11.3
2002	11.6
2001	11.9
2000	12.2

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

20 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Syria
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	20
2022	21
2021	30
2020	23
2019	24
2018	21
2017	23
2016	23
2015	24
2014	25
2013	25
2012	22
2011	21
2010	19
2009	19
2008	20
2007	19
2006	20
2005	21
2004	22
2003	24
2002	26
2001	29
2000	31

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

0.6 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Syria
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	0.6
2020	0.6
2019	0.6
2018	0.6
2017	0.6
2016	0.6
2015	0.6
2014	0.6
2013	0.6
2012	0.6
2011	0.6
2010	0.6
2009	0.6
2008	0.6
2007	0.6
2006	0.7
2005	0.8
2004	0.8
2003	0.8
2002	0.9
2001	1
2000	1

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

14.9 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Syria
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	14.9
2018	17.1
2017	17.1
2016	27.5
2015	25.9
2014	24.8
2013	23
2012	22.1
2011	22.7
2010	22.5
2009	22.7
2008	22.9
2007	22.8
2006	22.6
2005	21.9
2004	21.8
2003	21.9
2002	20.8
2001	21.4
2000	22

outcomes2010

Intentional homicide

2.1 per 100,000 people

Historical evidence · 2010. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Syria
Year	per 100,000 people
2010	2.1
2009	2.2
2008	2.4
2007	2.6
2006	2.3
2005	2.3
2004	2.3
2003	2.3
2002	2.1
2001	2.2
2000	2.1

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

21.3 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Syria
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	21.3
2020	22.3
2019	22
2018	22.4
2017	22.4
2016	22.3
2015	22.5
2014	22.4
2013	22.3
2012	22.2
2011	22
2010	22.2
2009	22.6
2008	23.1
2007	22.7
2006	23.1
2005	23.7
2004	24.5
2003	24.8
2002	25.9
2001	26.2
2000	27.9

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

7,262,997 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Syria
Year	healthy life-years
2023	7,262,997
2022	6,658,682
2021	6,474,462
2020	6,298,761
2019	6,606,272
2015	9,829,073
2010	5,485,104
2000	4,618,159

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

4,145,029 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Syria
Year	life-years
2023	4,145,029
2022	3,716,032
2021	3,627,329
2020	3,581,648
2019	4,107,385
2015	7,574,276
2010	3,198,173
2000	2,974,805

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

3,117,967 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Syria
Year	healthy life-years
2023	3,117,967
2022	2,942,651
2021	2,847,133
2020	2,717,113
2019	2,498,887
2015	2,254,797
2010	2,286,931
2000	1,643,355

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

107,726 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Syria
Year	deaths
2023	107,726
2022	101,956
2021	104,591
2020	101,191
2019	100,509
2015	144,828
2010	81,501
2000	69,050

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

301 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Syria
Year	deaths
2023	301
2022	284
2021	262
2020	248
2019	248
2015	195
2010	199
2000	222

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

352,583 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Syria
Year	healthy life-years
2023	352,583
2022	324,826
2021	321,193
2020	305,236
2019	232,515
2015	208,476
2010	232,258
2000	157,536

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

207,767 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Syria
Year	healthy life-years
2023	207,767
2022	174,358
2021	166,415
2020	161,999
2019	133,126
2015	125,001
2010	131,106
2000	101,648

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

8,003 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Syria
Year	healthy life-years
2023	8,003
2022	7,399
2021	6,919
2020	6,591
2019	6,264
2015	5,910
2010	8,166
2000	6,329

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

22,010 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Syria
Year	healthy life-years
2023	22,010
2022	20,080
2021	18,489
2020	17,215
2019	16,036
2015	14,359
2010	20,504
2000	13,087

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

23 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Syria
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	23
2023	23
2022	22
2021	24
2020	20
2019	21
2018	22
2017	24
2016	27
2015	26
2014	31
2013	23
2012	24
2011	29
2010	30
2009	35
2008	34
2007	41
2006	42
2005	49
2004	56
2003	62
2002	65
2001	73
2000	79

disease2024

New HIV infections

0.01 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Syria
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
2024	<0.1
2023	<0.1
2022	<0.1
2021	<0.1
2020	<0.1
2019	<0.1
2018	<0.1
2017	<0.1
2016	<0.1
2015	<0.1
2014	<0.1
2013	<0.1
2012	<0.1
2011	<0.1
2010	<0.1
2009	<0.1
2008	<0.1
2007	<0.1
2006	<0.1
2005	<0.1
2004	<0.1
2003	<0.1
2002	<0.1
2001	<0.1
2000	<0.1

disease2024

Malaria incidence

0 per 1,000 at risk

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Syria
Year	per 1,000 at risk
2024	0
2023	0
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0
2011	0
2010	0
2009	0
2008	0
2007	0
2006	0
2005	0
2004	0
2003	0
2002	0
2001	0
2000	0

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

19 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Syria
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	19
2011	9.9

diseaseDATA GAP

Tobacco use

— % adults 15+

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Tobacco use observations for Syria
Year	% adults 15+

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

0.1 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Syria
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	0.1
2019	0.2
2018	0.2
2017	0.2
2016	0.3
2015	0.3
2014	0.3
2013	0.3
2012	0.5
2011	0.7
2010	1
2009	1.1
2008	1.1
2007	1
2006	1.1
2005	1.1
2004	1.2
2003	1.2
2002	1.3
2001	1.3
2000	1.3

disease2010

Child stunting

27.9 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2010. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Syria
Year	% children under 5
2010	27.9
2006	28.7
2001	31.7
2000	24.3

disease2010

Child wasting

11.5 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2010. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Syria
Year	% children under 5
2010	11.5
2006	10.3
2001	10.2
2000	4.9

disease2023

Undernourishment

39 % of population

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Syria
Year	% of population
2023	39
2022	35.9
2021	33.2
2020	30.6
2019	27.4
2018	22.8
2017	18.5
2016	14.2
2015	11.5
2014	9.7
2013	8.7
2012	7.5
2011	6.3
2010	5.5
2009	5.4
2008	5.6
2007	5.9
2006	6
2005	6.2
2004	6.5
2003	6.8
2002	7.1
2001	7.5

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

70 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Syria
Year	index 0–100
2023	70
2022	72
2021	72
2020	71
2019	70
2018	72
2017	72
2016	70
2015	71
2014	72
2013	71
2012	71
2011	70
2010	70
2009	69
2008	69
2007	69
2006	69
2005	68
2004	68
2003	67
2002	67
2001	66
2000	66

care2024

DTP immunization

73 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Syria
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	73
2023	66
2022	59
2021	61
2020	62
2019	67
2018	60
2017	61
2016	55
2015	54
2014	56
2013	54
2012	58
2011	72
2010	81
2009	81
2008	81
2007	82
2006	82
2005	83
2004	84
2003	85
2002	86
2001	83
2000	86

care2024

Measles immunization

81 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Syria
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	81
2023	74
2022	52
2021	70
2020	70
2019	76
2018	74
2017	78
2016	73
2015	64
2014	65
2013	69
2012	72
2011	80
2010	82
2009	82
2008	81
2007	81
2006	81
2005	81
2004	82
2003	83
2002	84
2001	80
2000	84

care2009

Skilled birth attendance

96.2 % of births

Historical evidence · 2009. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Syria
Year	% of births
2009	96.2
2006	91.5
2004	89.7

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

38.6 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Syria
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	38.6
2023	38.9
2022	39.7
2021	40.7
2020	41.2
2019	41.2
2018	41.2
2017	41.4
2016	41.6
2015	42.7
2014	44.2
2013	46.1
2012	47.5
2011	48.6
2010	50.1
2009	51.3
2008	52.8
2007	53.5
2006	52.8
2005	52.8
2004	53.7
2003	54.8
2002	56.4
2001	58.2
2000	60.7

care2023

Current health expenditure

2.7 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Syria
Year	% of GDP
2023	2.7
2022	3.4
2021	3.5
2020	3.7
2019	4
2018	3.9
2017	3.9
2016	3.9
2015	3.7
2014	4.2
2013	3.8
2012	3.2
2011	2.7
2010	3.4
2009	3.6
2008	3.4
2007	3.7
2006	3.8
2005	4.1
2004	4.5
2003	5.1
2002	5
2001	4.7
2000	4.6

care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

72.4 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Syria
Year	% of health expenditure
2023	72.4
2022	59.9
2021	59.5
2020	48.3
2019	41.7
2018	43.1
2017	43.8
2016	45
2015	44.6
2014	46.9
2013	44.7
2012	50.8
2011	50.7
2010	52
2009	53.6
2008	52.8
2007	51.7
2006	51.2
2005	49.3
2004	51.8
2003	51.6
2002	54
2001	58.2
2000	64.1

care2021

Physician availability

1.5 per 1,000 people

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Syria
Year	per 1,000 people
2021	1.5
2020	1.5
2019	1.5
2018	1.5
2017	1.5
2016	1.2
2014	1.4
2010	1.4
2009	1.4
2008	1.4
2007	1.4
2005	1.5
2004	1.4
2003	1.4
2002	1.4
2000	1.3

care2021

Nurses & midwives

1.8 per 1,000 people

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Syria
Year	per 1,000 people
2021	1.8
2020	1.7
2019	1.8
2018	1.8
2017	1.8
2016	1.4
2014	2.1
2010	1.8
2009	1.8
2008	1.8
2007	1.8
2005	1.8
2004	1.9
2003	1.8
2002	1.9
2000	1.9

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Syria
Year	% of population

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Syria
Year	% of population

environment2024

Handwashing facilities

84.5 % of population

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Syria
Year	% of population
2024	84.5
2023	84.5
2022	84.4
2021	84.4
2020	84.3
2019	84.3
2018	84.2
2017	84.2
2016	84.2
2015	84.1
2014	84.1
2013	84.1
2012	84.2

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

32.1 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Syria
Year	µg/m³
2023	32.1
2022	35.4
2021	30.6
2020	31.6
2019	33.4
2018	31.6
2017	31.4
2016	30.3
2015	33.8
2014	30.9
2013	34.2
2012	33.2
2011	31.9
2010	36.5
2009	32.8
2008	32.2
2007	31.4
2006	30.6
2005	29.8
2004	31.1
2003	31.1
2002	30.4
2001	29
2000	27.9

environment2023

Clean cooking access

88.8 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Syria
Year	% of population
2023	88.8
2022	90.1
2021	91.1
2020	92.4
2019	93.2
2018	94.3
2017	95.1
2016	95.6
2015	96.2
2014	96.7
2013	97.3
2012	97.7
2011	98
2010	98.2
2009	98.5
2008	98.6
2007	98.7
2006	98.8
2005	98.8
2004	98.9
2003	98.8
2002	98.7
2001	98.7
2000	98.4

environment2024

Electricity access

89.3 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Syria
Year	% of population
2024	89.3
2023	88.4
2022	89
2021	88.8
2020	89
2019	89.2
2018	86
2017	89.6
2016	89.8
2015	90
2014	90.2
2013	90.4
2012	90.7
2011	91.5
2010	92.7
2009	91.1
2008	91.3
2007	91.5
2006	99.5
2005	92
2004	92.3
2003	92.6
2002	86.6
2001	93.1
2000	93.4

opportunity2022

Extreme poverty

18 % of population

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Syria
Year	% of population
2022	18
2009	0
2006	0
2003	0.5

opportunity2025

Unemployment

13.6 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Syria
Year	% of labor force
2025	13.6
2024	13.4
2023	13.3
2022	13.2
2021	14.9
2020	15.2
2019	13.4
2018	13.5
2017	13.6
2016	13.8
2015	14.2
2014	14.8
2013	14.5
2012	13.8
2011	8.6
2010	8.6
2009	8.1
2008	10.9
2007	8.4
2006	8.2
2005	8.8
2004	9.5
2003	10.3
2002	10.9
2001	11.6
2000	9.6

opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

31.9 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Syria
Year	% ages 15+
2025	31.9
2024	32
2023	32.2
2022	32.4
2021	30.9
2020	30.5
2019	32.8
2018	32.7
2017	32.6
2016	32.5
2015	32.3
2014	32.2
2013	32.3
2012	33.8
2011	39.7
2010	39
2009	39.4
2008	38.8
2007	40.5
2006	42.1
2005	42.5
2004	42.8
2003	43.1
2002	43.7
2001	44.1
2000	46

opportunity2022

Income per person

4,579 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Syria
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
2022	4,579
2021	4,766
2020	4,811
2019	4,928
2018	5,061
2017	5,084
2016	5,129
2015	5,415
2014	5,414
2013	5,649
2012	7,296
2011	9,854
2010	9,750
2009	9,482
2008	9,093
2007	9,017
2006	9,075
2005	9,017
2004	8,710
2003	8,351
2002	8,502
2001	8,076
2000	7,974

opportunity2022

Income inequality

26.4 Gini index 0–100

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Syria
Year	Gini index 0–100
2022	26.4
2009	40.4
2006	40.1
2003	37.5

opportunity2024

Primary-school completion

60.1 % of relevant age group

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Syria
Year	% of relevant age group
2024	60.1
2023	60.1
2022	57.8
2021	56.3
2020	56.8
2013	63.5
2012	105.8
2011	104.2
2010	103.4
2009	104.6
2008	104.7
2007	105.1
2006	105.4
2005	102.5
2004	99.3
2003	98.4
2002	90.6
2001	89.4
2000	88.3

opportunity2021

Adult literacy

94.4 % adults 15+

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Syria
Year	% adults 15+
2021	94.4
2004	80.8
2002	82.9

opportunity2018

Internet use

33.8 % of population

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Syria
Year	% of population
2018	33.8
2017	32.7
2016	31.9
2015	30
2014	28.1
2013	26.2
2012	24.3
2011	22.5
2010	20.7
2009	17.3
2008	14
2007	11.5
2006	7.8
2005	5.6
2004	4.3
2003	3.4
2002	2.1
2001	0.4
2000	0.2

opportunity2006

Birth registration

96 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2006. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Syria
Year	% children under 5
2006	96

A starting agenda for Syria

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

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OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

SyriaSYRA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

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into work.