Syrian Arab Republic
Population :
18.5 mil
Fertility rate
2.8
Maternal Mortality Ratio
68
Contraceptives prevalence rate
60
Population aged 10-24
35%
Youth secondary school enrollment
Boys
46%
Girls
45%
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