Annual rate of change in urban populations in Jordan
Jordan: Annual rate of change in urban populations was 1.8 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Jordan, 1965–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual rate of change in urban populations in Jordan is 1.8, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3,192.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Jordan peaked at 1.8 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.87, in 1970.
That places Jordan 20th out of 144 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.1876 | — |
| 1970 | -1.87 | -1098.5% |
| 1975 | 0.881 | -147.0% |
| 1980 | 1.61 | +83.0% |
| 1985 | -0.45 | -127.9% |
| 1990 | -1.23 | +173.4% |
| 1995 | 1.52 | -223.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0146 | -99.0% |
| 2005 | 0.4551 | +3017.6% |
| 2010 | 0.0547 | -88.0% |
| 2015 | -0.8679 | -1687.8% |
| 2020 | 1.8 | -307.4% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 1.8 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.2439, 7.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 1.8 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.506, 3.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1876 | 0.1876 | 0.1876 | 1 |
| 1970s | -0.4959 | -1.87 | 0.881 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.581 | -0.45 | 1.61 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.1442 | -1.23 | 1.52 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.2348 | 0.0146 | 0.4551 | 2 |
| 2010s | -0.4066 | -0.8679 | 0.0547 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More population data for Jordan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7659 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0913 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 15,006 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0606 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.157 (2100)
- Population density 240.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Jordan?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Jordan was 1.8 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.8 in 2020.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.87 in 1970.
- How does Jordan rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Jordan ranks 20th out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,192.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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