As Syria undergoes a period of transition, humanitarian needs remain at record levels
- While conflict across Syria has largely subsided, ongoing fighting in the northeast of the country is having grave impacts on civilians.
- Hyperinflation has made basic food unaffordable. Over 72% of Syrians rely on aid, with hunger levels rising.
- Drought and cholera threaten overcrowded camps as water access shrinks and half of healthcare facilities are non-functional.
Country facts
- Population: 21.7 million
- People displaced by crisis: 12.3 million
- Rank in Human Development Index: 150 of 191
IRC response
- Started work in Syria: 2012
- People assisted: Nearly 1.2 million in 2021
