What is inland waters — area in Syria?

Inland waters — area in Syria was 155 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Syria?

The highest recorded value was 161 1000 ha in 2004.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Syria?

The lowest recorded value was 140 1000 ha in 1961.

How does Syria rank for inland waters — area?

Syria ranks 117th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Syria?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Syria data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Inland waters — Area in Syria

Name: Inland waters — Area in Syria
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Syria: Inland waters — Area was 155 1000 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)

155 1000 ha

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

117th

of 188 countries

All-time high

161 1000 ha

in 2004

All-time low

140 1000 ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in Syria, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inland waters — area in Syria is 155 1000 ha, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in Syria peaked at 161 1000 ha in 2004 and was at its lowest, 140 1000 ha, in 1961.

Syria ranks 117th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.

Inland waters — Area in Syria, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in Syria, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	140 1000 ha	—
1962	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	140 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	159 1000 ha	+13.6%
2004	161 1000 ha	+1.3%
2005	161 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	155 1000 ha	-3.7%
2007	154 1000 ha	-0.6%
2008	154 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	154 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	155 1000 ha	+0.6%
2011	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2023	155 1000 ha	+0.0%
2024	155 1000 ha	+0.0%

Syria compared with similar countries

Syria's 155 1000 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 549.5 1000 ha, 28% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Syria's 155 1000 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 58 1000 ha, 2.7× the median. (12 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	140 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	9
1970s	140 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	10
1980s	140 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	10
1990s	140 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	10
2000s	151.8 1000 ha	140 1000 ha	161 1000 ha	10
2010s	155 1000 ha	155 1000 ha	155 1000 ha	10
2020s	155 1000 ha	155 1000 ha	155 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near Syria

114 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 168 1000 ha compare
114 United Kingdom 168 1000 ha compare
116 Rwanda 166.8 1000 ha compare
117 Syrian Arab Republic 155 1000 ha compare
119 Armenia 154.06 1000 ha compare
120 Ireland 139 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

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Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2022)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in Syria?: Inland waters — area in Syria was 155 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Syria?: The highest recorded value was 161 1000 ha in 2004.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Syria?: The lowest recorded value was 140 1000 ha in 1961.
How does Syria rank for inland waters — area?: Syria ranks 117th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Syria?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Syria data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Inland waters — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 220 places, 12,677 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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