Population in Jordan
Jordan: Population was 9,047 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Jordan, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Jordan is 9,047, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Jordan peaked at 9,047 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 1,993, in 1990.
That places Jordan 85th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,993 | — |
| 1991 | 2,229 | +11.8% |
| 1992 | 2,385 | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 2,545 | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 2,697 | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 2,827 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 2,929 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 3,010 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 3,082 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 3,154 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 3,229 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 3,310 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 3,397 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 3,490 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 3,597 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 3,713 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 3,987 | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 4,269 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 4,405 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 4,536 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 4,670 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 4,824 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 4,927 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 5,205 | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 5,719 | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 6,222 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 6,558 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 6,744 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 6,935 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 7,120 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 7,297 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 7,482 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 7,671 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 7,867 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 8,010 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 8,042 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 8,157 | +1.4% |
| 2027 | 8,396 | +2.9% |
| 2028 | 8,620 | +2.7% |
| 2029 | 8,839 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | 9,047 | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,685 | 1,993 | 3,154 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,793 | 3,229 | 4,536 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,893 | 4,670 | 7,120 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,038 | 7,297 | 8,839 | 10 |
| 2030s | 9,047 | 9,047 | 9,047 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More gender data for Jordan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,402 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.1309 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 9,047 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 110,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 115,505 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 110,528 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 115,418 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 110,346 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 115,255 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 110,478 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Jordan?
- Population in Jordan was 9,047 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 9,047 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,993 in 1990.
- How does Jordan rank for population?
- Jordan ranks 85th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.