Jordan Population
Middle East & North Africa · 85th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
11,660,938
The population of Jordan is about 11,660,938 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 11.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.14% of the world's people.
Jordan is ranked 85th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.60% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 16.4 million. That is 13.6 times its 1960 population of 853 thousand. Population density is 131 people per square kilometre. 93% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
11.6 million
Yearly change
+0.60%
World rank
85th
Share of world
0.14%
Density
131/km²
Land area
88,794 km²
Life expectancy
78.0 yrs
Births per woman
2.60
GDP per capita
$5,348
GDP
$61.6B
Population of Jordan, 1960–2050
Jordan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 853,471 | — | 10 |
| 1970 | 1,565,163 | +6.25% | 18 |
| 1980 | 2,234,186 | +3.73% | 25 |
| 1990 | 3,621,908 | +8.13% | 41 |
| 2000 | 5,386,945 | +2.09% | 61 |
| 2010 | 7,297,043 | +2.17% | 82 |
| 2020 | 10,865,228 | +1.81% | 122 |
| 2024 | 11,552,876 | +0.99% | 130 |
| 2026proj. | 11,589,532 | +0.60% | 131 |
| 2030proj. | 12,448,776 | +1.66% | 140 |
| 2040proj. | 14,471,297 | +1.51% | 163 |
| 2050proj. | 16,367,354 | +1.05% | 184 |
Jordan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 15.3 times as many people as Jordan. Bangladesh is 10.5 times more densely populated.
Jordan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Jordan in 2026?
About 11,589,532 (11.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Jordan's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.60% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Jordan?
About 131 people per km², with a land area of 88,794 km².
What will the population of Jordan be in 2050?
About 16.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Jordan?
Amman.
What is the life expectancy in Jordan?
78.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.