Syrian Social Trends

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Main Titles



		Syrian Overview of VET System


		Syrian Social Trends


		Syrian National VET Strategy


		Syrian Statistical Information


		Syrian Key Bodies


		Syrian Employer Engagement and Occupational Standards


		Syrian Curriculum Development


		Syrian Qualifications and Accreditation


		Syrian Quality Assurance


		Syrian Progression Routes


		Syrian Careers Guidance


		Syrian Entrepreneurship and Enterprise

Syrian introduction page

Syrian Central Bureau of Statistics

Find the latest population, economic, labour force and trade statistics.

The Syrian economy

Information from the Syrian Ministry of Economy.

Background to education

Learn about how the education system has developed in Syria in recent years.

Syrian Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism’s site gives a guide to Syria.

	Social Trends


	Skills around the World: Syria

Population Statistics:

The population is estimated at 19,405,000.

Education:

			Total students in intermediate and secondary stages: 520,316
			Students in official vocational education: 138,614
			Students in higher and intermediate institutes: 81,912
			Teachers in vocational education: 23,123

Income and Wealth:

Income per capita 1400$

Employment:

Labour force 5,400,000

Distribution of employees by education and work sector:

	Elementary & lower	Preparatory	Secondary	Intermediate institute	University +
Government	342,995	203,719	241,882	358,322	233,059
Private	2,278,124	477,588	228,982	79,831	143,452
Collective	292,713	39,304	17,457	3,789	4,760
Total	2,913,832	720,611	488,321	441,942	381,271

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