Syria’s cities carry layers of history, trade and local industry that shape household incomes and opportunity in different ways. Urban centers vary from agricultural hubs to Mediterranean ports, and that diversity shows up clearly when you compare economic measures across locations.
There are 9 Richest Cities in Syria, ranging from Al-Hasakah to Tartus. For each city, the table shows Country,Composite score (0-100),Median household income (USD), which you’ll find below.
How is the composite score calculated?
The composite score combines measurable factors such as median income, employment indicators, infrastructure and access to services, normalized on a 0–100 scale to allow quick comparisons; check the table notes for any weightings or data sources used in this specific list.
Can median household income alone tell me which city offers a better standard of living?
Median income is a useful starting point, but it doesn’t account for cost of living, public services, or displacement pressures—compare income alongside prices, housing, and access to healthcare or markets to get a fuller picture.
Richest Cities in Syria
| City | Country | Composite score (0-100) | Median household income (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | Syria | 95 | 5,000 |
| Aleppo | Syria | 90 | 4,500 |
| Latakia | Syria | 78 | 4,000 |
| Tartus | Syria | 75 | 3,800 |
| Homs | Syria | 72 | 3,200 |
| Deir ez-Zor | Syria | 68 | 3,500 |
| Al-Hasakah | Syria | 62 | 3,000 |
| As-Suwayda | Syria | 60 | 3,200 |
| Qamishli | Syria | 55 | 2,800 |
Images and Descriptions
Damascus
Damascus is the national political, administrative and commercial hub, hosting services, finance and construction activity. Despite war damage and sanctions, government investment and retained administrative jobs sustain higher incomes, property demand and reconstruction-led business activity.
Aleppo
Aleppo remains Syria’s largest pre-war industrial and trading centre, with textiles, manufacturing and wholesale markets. Heavy damage reduced activity, but pockets of recovery, returning merchants, and reconstruction of commercial districts keep property and business activity relatively strong.
Latakia
Latakia is Syria’s main Mediterranean port and coastal trade gateway; shipping, trade logistics, and fisheries support local wealth. Relative stability and less urban destruction have preserved property markets and attracted coastal investment and reconstruction funds.
Tartus
Tartus benefits from a strategic western port, service industries and growing coastal real estate demand. Russian naval presence and steady reconstruction spending have supported local businesses and higher property values compared with many interior cities.
Homs
Homs historically hosted heavy industry, manufacturing and transport links to central Syria. Large-scale damage followed by phased reconstruction has restored some industrial activity and medium-term investment plans, though recovery remains uneven across neighborhoods.
Deir ez-Zor
Deir ez-Zor sits near key oilfields and Euphrates agriculture; control shifts and infrastructure damage curtailed output. Recent stabilization improved oil transport and local trade, raising incomes where reconstruction and oil-sector investment resumed.
Al-Hasakah
Al-Hasakah province hosts agriculture, irrigation and some oil production; the city is a regional trading node. Economic activity is constrained by conflict legacies, but agriculture and cross-border trade have underpinned household incomes and market resilience.
As-Suwayda
As-Suwayda benefits from relative stability, remittances and small-scale agriculture and trade. Strong community networks and lower conflict damage have preserved property values and local services, producing higher-than-average incomes in southern Syria.
Qamishli
Qamishli is a northeastern commercial hub near the Turkish border with cross-border trade, agriculture and some services. Political fragmentation and infrastructure strains limit growth, but market activity and remittances keep incomes above more damaged interior towns.
