Syria

In brief

Renewable share of energy use: 1.1% (2021). World rank 187 of 212 (1 = best); in Asia, 36 of 49. Research spending, share of GDP: 0% (2022). World rank 112 of 115 (1 = best); in Asia, 34 of 36. Researchers per million people: 140 (2022). World rank 91 of 106 (1 = best); in Asia, 31 of 33. From 2014 to 2024: mobile subscriptions per 100 people 69 → 71, access to electricity 90.2% → 89.3%, and electricity use 934 → 660 (kWh per person). Worse than all its neighbours (Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Türkiye): home broadband per 100 people, access to electricity, and electricity from renewables.