Jordan population: 10,165,934
Jordan is an Arab country located in Western Asia on the East of the Jordan River. The Dead Sea is located on the borders of the famous river Jordan. The capital city of Jordan is Amman, which is the most populated city in Jordan and also the cultural, economic, and political centre of the country. Many of the kingdoms have emerged from the country Jordan such as Moab, Ammon, and Edom. Jordan is a land full of semi-arid land and is a small country. This country is called as the oasis of stability because of the environment prevailing on Jordan amidst turbulence.
Large cities in Jordan by population
Some of the largest cities in Jordan are Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Russeifa, Wadi as Sir, are some of the largest cities and also the cities containing a large population.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Amman | 1,275,857 | Sahab | 40,241 |
Zarqa | 792,665 | Hayy al Quwaysimah | 32,396 |
Irbid | 307,480 | Jarash | 27,046 |
Russeifa | 268,237 | At Tafilah | 25,429 |
Wadi as Sir | 181,212 | `Izra | 22,756 |
‘Ajlun | 125,557 | Qir Moav | 22,581 |
Aqaba | 95,048 | Karak City | 21,678 |
Rukban | 85,000 | Judita | 20,000 |
Madaba | 82,335 | Aydun | 18,376 |
As Salt | 80,189 | Umm as Summaq | 18,274 |
Ar Ramtha | 74,901 | Kurayyimah | 17,837 |
Mafraq | 57,118 | `Anjarah | 17,634 |
Ma’an | 50,350 | Safi | 15,200 |
Al Jubayhah | 46,834 |
Jordan population history
In the year 2000, the population of Jordan was 5,122,493, but in the year 202o, the population has increased to 10,203,134. The median age was 19.1, but now it is 23.8. The urban population of the city is now 9,332,603. The global population rank of the city is 88.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 10,203,134 | 1.00% | 101,440 | 10,220 | 23.8 | 2.77 | 115 | 91.50% | 9,332,603 | 0.13% | 7,794,798,739 | 88 |
2019 | 10,101,694 | 1.37% | 136,376 | 10,220 | 22.4 | 3.26 | 114 | 90.90% | 9,183,930 | 0.13% | 7,713,468,100 | 89 |
2018 | 9,965,318 | 1.83% | 179,475 | 10,220 | 22.4 | 3.26 | 112 | 90.40% | 9,010,373 | 0.13% | 7,631,091,040 | 90 |
2017 | 9,785,843 | 2.42% | 231,557 | 10,220 | 22.4 | 3.26 | 110 | 90.00% | 8,804,565 | 0.13% | 7,547,858,925 | 91 |
2016 | 9,554,286 | 3.10% | 287,711 | 10,220 | 22.4 | 3.26 | 108 | 89.60% | 8,558,078 | 0.13% | 7,464,022,049 | 92 |
2015 | 9,266,575 | 5.00% | 401,007 | 211,352 | 22.1 | 3.4 | 104 | 89.20% | 8,266,802 | 0.13% | 7,379,797,139 | 93 |
2010 | 7,261,539 | 4.72% | 299,181 | 129,999 | 21.3 | 3.8 | 82 | 85.10% | 6,183,184 | 0.10% | 6,956,823,603 | 102 |
2005 | 5,765,635 | 2.39% | 128,628 | -18,782 | 20.6 | 4 | 65 | 78.80% | 4,541,834 | 0.09% | 6,541,907,027 | 105 |
2000 | 5,122,493 | 2.22% | 106,730 | -30,030 | 19.6 | 4.3 | 58 | 78.00% | 3,994,240 | 0.08% | 6,143,493,823 | 109 |
1995 | 4,588,843 | 5.17% | 204,591 | 82,494 | 19.1 | 5.06 | 52 | 77.90% | 3,576,333 | 0.08% | 5,744,212,979 | 112 |
1990 | 3,565,890 | 4.22% | 133,168 | 34,120 | 16.8 | 6.02 | 40 | 73.20% | 2,609,598 | 0.07% | 5,327,231,061 | 120 |
1985 | 2,900,049 | 4.05% | 104,411 | 16,331 | 16.3 | 7.05 | 33 | 66.90% | 1,940,204 | 0.06% | 4,870,921,740 | 126 |
1980 | 2,377,995 | 2.85% | 62,416 | -16,152 | 15.5 | 7.38 | 27 | 59.90% | 1,425,339 | 0.05% | 4,458,003,514 | 130 |
1975 | 2,065,913 | 3.72% | 68,918 | -5,941 | 16.4 | 7.79 | 23 | 57.60% | 1,189,265 | 0.05% | 4,079,480,606 | 130 |
1970 | 1,721,323 | 7.96% | 109,543 | 51,087 | 17.1 | 8 | 19 | 55.90% | 962,089 | 0.05% | 3,700,437,046 | 132 |
1965 | 1,173,606 | 4.69% | 48,101 | 7,143 | 17.4 | 8 | 13 | 54.20% | 636,252 | 0.04% | 3,339,583,597 | 144 |
1960 | 933,102 | 6.44% | 50,027 | 23,992 | 18 | 7.38 | 11 | 50.80% | 474,322 | 0.03% | 3,034,949,748 | 141 |
1955 | 682,968 | 7.25% | 40,329 | 24,619 | 17.6 | 7.38 | 8 | 43.20% | 295,260 | 0.02% | 2,773,019,936 | 144 |
Jordan population forecast
The population of Jordan is expected to increase by the year 2050. It is expected to become 12,932,410. The median age is also foreseen to be 34.9. The urban population is expected to rise to 11,112,703. The global population of Jordan will become 87.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 10,203,134 | 1.94% | 187,312 | 10,220 | 23.8 | 2.77 | 115 | 91.50% | 9,332,603 | 0.13% | 7,794,798,739 | 88 |
2025 | 10,339,839 | 0.27% | 27,341 | -143,957 | 25.6 | 2.77 | 116 | 94.80% | 9,802,267 | 0.13% | 8,184,437,460 | 91 |
2030 | 10,655,181 | 0.60% | 63,068 | -95,785 | 27.5 | 2.77 | 120 | 97.30% | 10,364,313 | 0.12% | 8,548,487,400 | 92 |
2035 | 11,223,653 | 1.04% | 113,694 | -35,013 | 29.3 | 2.77 | 126 | 99.00% | 11,112,703 | 0.13% | 8,887,524,213 | 89 |
2040 | 11,886,727 | 1.15% | 132,615 | -4,000 | 31.2 | 2.77 | 134 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.13% | 9,198,847,240 | 89 |
2045 | 12,461,741 | 0.95% | 115,003 | -4,000 | 33.1 | 2.77 | 140 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.13% | 9,481,803,274 | 88 |
2050 | 12,932,410 | 0.74% | 94,134 | 34.9 | 2.77 | 146 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.13% | 9,735,033,990 | 87 |
Jordan demographics
The life expectancy of the population in Jordan is 75.01 years. The infant mortality of the country is estimated to be 12.8. The sex ratio of the male population is 50.63% for the population share 5,165,979. The sex ratio of the female population is 49.37%, for the population share is 5,037,161.
Jordan religion and politics
Sunni Islam is the predominant religion in Jordan. The Muslim population available is 95%. There is a small population of Ahmadi Muslims and Shiites. Some refugees are Iraqi Lebanese.
The politics of Jordan follows the framework of the parliamentary monarchy. The prime minister of Jordan will head the government. It is a multi-party system. It follows the constitutional monarchy. The king will exercise his power through the government.
Jordan economy
Jordan is an emerging economy. The economic rate of the country is growing at the annual rate by 8 percentage. The economic resources focus on phosphates, potash, and fertilizers. Tourism is also an important aspect of economic growth.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |