Population by income level in Jordan
Jordan: Population by income level was 11.52 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.52 million
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
83rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
11.55 million
in 2024
All-time low
853,471
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population by income level in Jordan, 1960–2025
Source: United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population by income level in Jordan is 11.52 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by income level in Jordan peaked at 11.55 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 853,471, in 1960.
That places Jordan 83rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by income level in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 853,471 | — |
| 1961 | 897,591 | +5.2% |
| 1962 | 940,554 | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 984,714 | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 1.04 million | +5.2% |
| 1965 | 1.10 million | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 1.18 million | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 1.27 million | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 1.37 million | +8.0% |
| 1969 | 1.47 million | +7.3% |
| 1970 | 1.57 million | +6.2% |
| 1971 | 1.65 million | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 1.71 million | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 1.78 million | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 1.84 million | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 1.90 million | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 1.96 million | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 2.02 million | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 2.08 million | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 2.15 million | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 2.23 million | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 2.33 million | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 2.43 million | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 2.54 million | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 2.65 million | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 2.78 million | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 2.91 million | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 3.05 million | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 3.19 million | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 3.35 million | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 3.62 million | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 3.92 million | +8.1% |
| 1992 | 4.13 million | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 4.35 million | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 4.56 million | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 4.75 million | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 4.91 million | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 5.05 million | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 5.16 million | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 5.28 million | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 5.39 million | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 5.50 million | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 5.62 million | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 5.74 million | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 5.88 million | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 6.03 million | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 6.43 million | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 6.83 million | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 6.99 million | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 7.14 million | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 7.30 million | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 7.48 million | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 7.59 million | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 7.99 million | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 8.79 million | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 9.54 million | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 10.01 million | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 10.23 million | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 10.46 million | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 10.67 million | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 10.87 million | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 11.07 million | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 11.26 million | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 11.44 million | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 11.55 million | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 11.52 million | -0.3% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 11.52 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.78 million, 1.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 11.52 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.52 million, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.11 million | 853,471 | 1.47 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.87 million | 1.57 million | 2.15 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.75 million | 2.23 million | 3.35 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.57 million | 3.62 million | 5.28 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.15 million | 5.39 million | 7.14 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.01 million | 7.30 million | 10.67 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.28 million | 10.87 million | 11.55 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 80 South Sudan 12.19 million compare
- 81 Belgium 11.94 million compare
- 82 Haiti 11.91 million compare
- 84 Dominican Republic 11.52 million compare
- 85 United Arab Emirates 11.51 million compare
- 86 Honduras 11.01 million compare
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)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 240.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.10 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population by income level in Jordan?
- Population by income level in Jordan was 11.52 million in 2025, according to United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by income level recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.55 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest population by income level recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 853,471 in 1960.
- How does Jordan rank for population by income level?
- Jordan ranks 83rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population by income level rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population by income level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population, differentiated by World Bank income level.