Demographics of Syria

Life expectancy reduced by 20 years in war-torn Syria

Life expectancy reduced by 20 years in war-torn Syria

The war in Syria has plunged 80 percent of its people into poverty, reducing life expectancy by 20 years, according to "a UN-backed report."

Namely, fife expectancy in this Middle Eastern country was 75.9 years in 2010, and was estimated at 55.7 years at the end of 2014, the Syrian Center for Policy Research said.