Syria

The reported 88.4% access to electricity suggests that, despite the war, a significant portion of the population remains connected to the grid, or this figure reflects a pre-conflict baseline. However, 'access' does not equate to reliability, and severe power rationing is a known reality across the country.

The infant mortality rate of 19 per 1,000 live births is relatively high compared to developed nations (typically <5) and reflects ongoing stress on the healthcare system, sanitation, and access to prenatal/postnatal care, likely exacerbated by conflict and internal displacement.

With a fertility rate of 2.71 children per woman, Syria is well above the replacement rate of 2.1. This high rate, coupled with the moderate life expectancy, indicates strong potential for future population growth, posing significant challenges for resource allocation and recovery efforts.

The reported unemployment rate of nearly 13.2% highlights severe economic distress and lack of opportunities. Given the massive destruction of infrastructure and the informal nature of much of the economy, the true underemployment and lack of productive work is likely much higher than this official figure suggests.