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Jordan population overview
Jordan is the 28th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 11,467,372 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +2.1% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 666 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 220,174 births (19.2 per 1,000 people) and 37,842 deaths (3.3 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 59,630 people. The infant mortality rate is 10.8 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 853,471 in 1960 to 11,520,684 in 2025 — a change of +1,249.9%, or +4.1% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 24.9 years; life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years; women have on average 2.6 children (2024, above the 2.1 replacement level); 30.2% of residents are under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older (2025); 93.2% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Amman. Jordan covers 89,318 km², giving a population density of about 131 people per km². GDP was $61.61B in 2025 — about $5,348 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Jordan population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 11,661,244 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 11,467,372 |
| World rank | #86 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #28 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate | +2.1% |
| Births per year est. | 220,174 |
| Deaths per year est. | 37,842 |
| Net migration per year est. | +59,630 |
| Birth rate | 19.2 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 3.3 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 10.8 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 106 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 24.9 years |
| Life expectancy | 78.3 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 2.6 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 93.2% |
| Surface area 2023 | 89,318 km² |
| Population density | 131 per km² |
| Capital | Amman |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $61.61B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $5,348 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Jordan population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 11,661,244 | – | – |
| 2025 | 11,520,684 | -32,192 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 11,552,876 | +113,663 | +1% |
| 2023 | 11,439,213 | +182,950 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 11,256,263 | +189,907 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 11,066,356 | +201,128 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 10,865,228 | +1,320,499 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 9,544,729 | +2,247,686 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 7,297,043 | +1,267,456 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 6,029,587 | +642,642 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 5,386,945 | +634,849 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 4,752,096 | +1,130,188 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 3,621,908 | +843,098 | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 2,778,810 | +544,624 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 2,234,186 | +335,131 | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 1,899,055 | +333,892 | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 1,565,163 | +465,723 | +7.3% |
| 1965 | 1,099,440 | +245,969 | +5.2% |
| 1960 | 853,471 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Jordan
Population over time
- From 853,471 in 1960 to 11,661,244 today — up 1,266.3%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1.9% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 78 years (2024), up 25.3 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 2.6 births per woman (2024) — above the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 20.5 births vs 3.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 17.3 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 30.2% of the population is under 15 and 4.8% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 4.2% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 24.14 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 26.55 Mt in 2017 — down 9.1% since.
- Per person: 2.09 t in 2024, vs 1.75 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 767.6 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 15.1% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 11.5% of final energy in 2021 (+8.7 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 1.1% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1990 (0 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 93.2% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 42.7% in 1960 (+50.5 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1970.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: critical — freshwater withdrawals are 139.3% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 61 m³ in 2022, down 92% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $61.61B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 45.3% since 2015.
- That works out to $5,348 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 16.5% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 1.8% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 95.6% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 69.6 per 100 people (2024).
Jordan in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jordan in 2026?
As of October 2026, Jordan has an estimated population of 11,661,244. The United Nations estimated 11,467,372 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +2.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Jordan growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +2.1% per year — roughly 666 more people every day. Each year there are about 220,174 births and 37,842 deaths, with net migration of +59,630.
What is the population density of Jordan?
About 131 people per square kilometre: 11,661,244 people living on 89,318 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Jordan?
The median age is 24.9 years, and life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years. 30.2% of the population is under 15 and 4.8% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Jordan rank by population?
Jordan is the 86th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 28th in Asia, with 0.1% of the global population.
How has the population of Jordan changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 853,471; by 2025 it had grown to 11,520,684 (+1,249.9%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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