Jordan
- Capital:
- Amman
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- JOR
11,589,532
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
11,589,532
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Jordan's population is projected to be 21,216,876 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,589,532 | 0.93% | 85 |
| 2025 | 11,520,684 | 1.18% | 84 |
| 2020 | 10,865,228 | 1.81% | 85 |
| 2019 | 10,671,891 | 2% | 86 |
| 2018 | 10,462,306 | 2.23% | 87 |
| 2017 | 10,234,226 | 2.28% | 89 |
| 2015 | 9,544,729 | 5.52% | 92 |
| 2010 | 7,297,043 | 3.89% | 101 |
| 2005 | 6,029,587 | 2.28% | 102 |
| 2000 | 5,386,945 | 2.54% | 104 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,589,532 | 0.93% | 85 |
| 2032 | 12,854,936 | 1.69% | 81 |
| 2037 | 13,840,244 | 1.49% | 81 |
| 2042 | 14,883,653 | 1.46% | 81 |
| 2047 | 15,841,638 | 1.26% | 80 |
| 2052 | 16,677,346 | 1.03% | 79 |
| 2057 | 17,373,498 | 0.82% | 79 |
| 2062 | 18,086,511 | 0.81% | 79 |
| 2067 | 18,743,990 | 0.72% | 77 |
| 2072 | 19,340,978 | 0.63% | 78 |
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Amman has a metropolitan area population of 3,140,757, comprising 27.1%% of Jordan's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amman | 3,140,757 | 27.1% |
| 2 | Zarqa | 811,032 | 7% |
| 3 | Irbid | 641,873 | 5.54% |
| 4 | Russeifa | 603,462 | 5.21% |
| 5 | Al-Quwaysimah - Al-Juwaydah - Abu 'Alanda - Ar-Rajib | 378,924 | 3.27% |
| 6 | Tila' al-'Ali - Khilda - Umm as-Summaq | 320,492 | 2.77% |
| 7 | Wadi as-Sir | 308,782 | 2.66% |
| 8 | Al-Jubayhah | 251,746 | 2.17% |
| 9 | Khraibat as-Suq - Jawa - Al-Yadudah | 237,697 | 2.05% |
| 10 | Sahab | 216,344 | 1.87% |
As of 2026, Jordan has a total population of 11,589,532, ranking as the 85th most populous nation in the world.
Jordan has a net population change of approximately 673 people per day, driven by 610 births, 103 deaths, and net immigration of 166 people.
Jordan represents 0.14% of the total global population and 0.23% of Asia's population.
Jordan has a population density of 130.5 people per km² (approximately 338.1 per mi²), making it the 95th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 84.45% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Jordan is Jordanian (69.3%) , followed by Syrian (13.3%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Jordan, comprising 97.1% of the population.