What is the population of Jordan?

The population of Jordan is projected to reach approximately 11,589,532 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Jordan?

Life expectancy at birth in Jordan is projected to be 78.3 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Jordan?

The total fertility rate in Jordan is projected to be 2.54 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Jordan?

The median age in Jordan is projected to be 24.9 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Jordan?

Jordan's population is projected to be 29.6% children (0-14 years), 65.4% working age (15-64 years), and 5.0% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Jordan?

Jordan's GDP is $64.9 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Jordan?

The GDP per capita in Jordan is $13,257 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Jordan?

The inflation rate in Jordan is 2.3% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the unemployment rate in Jordan?

The unemployment rate in Jordan is 21.3%, which is relatively high as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Jordan

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

610

Deaths today

103

Net migration today

166

As of today, Jordan has approximately 11,589,532 people. Estimated births today: 610; deaths: 103.

Watch Jordan's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(15)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Ammān (Amman)★ Capital	Amman	6.48M	533	12,167
2	Irbid	Irbid	810.5K	105	7,705
3	Al Salt	Balqa	158.7K	22	7,084
4	Madaba	Madaba	155.3K	22	7,059
5	Ar Ramtha	Irbid	130.1K	18	7,070
6	Aqaba	Aqaba	118.3K	28	4,223
7	Jerash	Jarash	117.3K	15	8,034
8	Al Mafraq	Mafraq	103.5K	18	5,689
9	Der Abi Saeed	Irbid	92.2K	18	5,239
10	Ajloun	Ajlun	77.5K	14	5,458
11	Mota	Karak	74.7K	14	5,259
12	Dhlail	Mafraq	71.7K	22	3,287
13	Al Karak	Karak	67.6K	13	5,197
14	At Tafila	Tafilah	66.3K	13	5,022
15	Qasabat Az Zarqa	Zarqa	52.1K	10	5,206

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Jordan?: The population of Jordan is projected to reach approximately 11,589,532 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Jordan?: Life expectancy at birth in Jordan is projected to be 78.3 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Jordan?: The total fertility rate in Jordan is projected to be 2.54 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Jordan?: The median age in Jordan is projected to be 24.9 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Jordan?: Jordan's population is projected to be 29.6% children (0-14 years), 65.4% working age (15-64 years), and 5.0% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Jordan?: Jordan's GDP is $64.9 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Jordan?: The GDP per capita in Jordan is $13,257 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Jordan?: The inflation rate in Jordan is 2.3% as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the unemployment rate in Jordan?: The unemployment rate in Jordan is 21.3%, which is relatively high as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

610

Deaths today

103

Net migration today

166

As of today, Jordan has approximately 11,589,532 people. Estimated births today: 610; deaths: 103.

Watch Jordan's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(15)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Ammān (Amman)★ Capital	Amman	6.48M	533	12,167
2	Irbid	Irbid	810.5K	105	7,705
3	Al Salt	Balqa	158.7K	22	7,084
4	Madaba	Madaba	155.3K	22	7,059
5	Ar Ramtha	Irbid	130.1K	18	7,070
6	Aqaba	Aqaba	118.3K	28	4,223
7	Jerash	Jarash	117.3K	15	8,034
8	Al Mafraq	Mafraq	103.5K	18	5,689
9	Der Abi Saeed	Irbid	92.2K	18	5,239
10	Ajloun	Ajlun	77.5K	14	5,458
11	Mota	Karak	74.7K	14	5,259
12	Dhlail	Mafraq	71.7K	22	3,287
13	Al Karak	Karak	67.6K	13	5,197
14	At Tafila	Tafilah	66.3K	13	5,022
15	Qasabat Az Zarqa	Zarqa	52.1K	10	5,206

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Jordan?: The population of Jordan is projected to reach approximately 11,589,532 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Jordan?: Life expectancy at birth in Jordan is projected to be 78.3 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Jordan?: The total fertility rate in Jordan is projected to be 2.54 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Jordan?: The median age in Jordan is projected to be 24.9 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Jordan?: Jordan's population is projected to be 29.6% children (0-14 years), 65.4% working age (15-64 years), and 5.0% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Jordan?: Jordan's GDP is $64.9 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Jordan?: The GDP per capita in Jordan is $13,257 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Jordan?: The inflation rate in Jordan is 2.3% as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the unemployment rate in Jordan?: The unemployment rate in Jordan is 21.3%, which is relatively high as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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