Population of Jordan

As of August 2026, the population of Jordan is 11.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 246 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.60%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 21.8 years in 2016 to 24.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years and population density is 130.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Jordan peaked in 1990, reaching around 10.53% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.12% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 819.7 thousand in 2014 to nearly 245.94 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Jordan, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.2 years in 2006 to 78.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Jordan

The cities of Jordan are mostly small, but 11 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Amman, with approximately 1.3 million inhabitants. It is followed by Zarqa with 792.7 thousand and Irbid with 569.1 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Jordan: