Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jordan
Jordan: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.3807 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jordan, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 0.3807 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 76.4% on the previous year and down 96.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jordan peaked at 11.1 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.3807 % change on previous year, in 2025.
That places Jordan 155th out of 233 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.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1973 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 1974 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1975 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1976 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1978 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 3.51 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1981 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1982 | 4.23 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 4.61 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 4.64 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 4.8 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 5 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 11.1 % change on previous year | +121.9% |
| 1992 | 5.39 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1993 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1996 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1997 | 3 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 1998 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 1999 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 10.66 % change on previous year | +336.8% |
| 2008 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2009 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2011 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 2012 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3864 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 2014 | 10.26 % change on previous year | +2555.8% |
| 2015 | 9.78 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 7.46 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2017 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 2018 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2021 | 1.9 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 0.3807 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.74 % change on previous year | 3.04 % change on previous year | 5.66 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.44 % change on previous year | 3.51 % change on previous year | 4.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.82 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 11.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.12 % change on previous year | 2.07 % change on previous year | 10.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.16 % change on previous year | 0.3864 % change on previous year | 10.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.51 % change on previous year | 0.3807 % change on previous year | 1.9 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jordan?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jordan was 0.3807 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.1 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3807 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does Jordan rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Jordan ranks 155th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.