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Syria
24,462,751
Population nowvs
Malaysia
36,271,523
Population nowAs of 2026, Syria has a population of about 24,462,751 while Malaysia has about 36,271,523 — a difference of 11,808,772 people. Syria is growing faster (1.71% per year).
| Syria | Metric | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71% | Growth rate / yr | 0.89% |
| 22.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 14.5 |
| 5.4 | Death rate / 1,000 | 5.6 |
| 132.1 | Density / km² | 110.0 |
| 50.3% | Male % | 51.6% |
| 86.3% | Literacy % | 95.0% |
| 22.0% | Smoking % | 21.8% |
| 68.5 | Life expectancy | 70.8 |