Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Capital: Amman
Population: 11,778,1811
Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Jordan is a country in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and the West Bank of Palestine to the west. It has a small coastline along the Dead Sea to the southwest. Its capital and largest city is Amman, which serves as the cultural, political, and economic hub of the country. Jordan is known for its ancient history, including the historic site of Petra, an ancient Nabataean city and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The country’s economy is based on services, manufacturing, and tourism, with key exports including potash, phosphate, and textiles. Jordan has a monarchy with a parliamentary system and is a member of the United Nations, the Arab League, and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Growth Rate
1.604
%
Fertility Rate
2.639
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
3.049
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
77.8
years
Total Population in Jordan
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Jordan.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-1.525
(+0.025)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Jordan are based on data from the Department of Statistics (DOS) of Jordan. Source: Jordan Department of Statistics.