Urban and rural population in Jordan
Jordan: Urban and rural population was 10.74 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
10.74 million
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
63rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
10.74 million
in 2024
All-time low
146,426
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Jordan, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, urban and rural population in Jordan stood at 10.74 million.
That represents a change of up 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Jordan peaked at 10.74 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 146,426, in 1950.
Jordan ranks 63rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 146,426 | — |
| 1951 | 164,245 | +12.2% |
| 1952 | 183,222 | +11.6% |
| 1953 | 201,362 | +9.9% |
| 1954 | 220,783 | +9.6% |
| 1955 | 241,621 | +9.4% |
| 1956 | 263,865 | +9.2% |
| 1957 | 287,527 | +9.0% |
| 1958 | 312,446 | +8.7% |
| 1959 | 338,284 | +8.3% |
| 1960 | 364,522 | +7.8% |
| 1961 | 390,796 | +7.2% |
| 1962 | 417,278 | +6.8% |
| 1963 | 444,900 | +6.6% |
| 1964 | 476,247 | +7.0% |
| 1965 | 514,355 | +8.0% |
| 1966 | 560,620 | +9.0% |
| 1967 | 614,837 | +9.7% |
| 1968 | 674,694 | +9.7% |
| 1969 | 735,894 | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 794,450 | +8.0% |
| 1971 | 848,414 | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 898,353 | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 946,587 | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 994,898 | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 1.04 million | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 1.09 million | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 1.15 million | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 1.20 million | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 1.27 million | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 1.34 million | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 1.42 million | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 1.52 million | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 1.63 million | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 1.74 million | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 1.87 million | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 2.01 million | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 2.16 million | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 2.31 million | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 2.47 million | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 2.72 million | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 2.99 million | +9.7% |
| 1992 | 3.19 million | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 3.39 million | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 3.57 million | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 3.72 million | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 3.84 million | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 3.95 million | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 4.04 million | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 4.13 million | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 4.22 million | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 4.31 million | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 4.40 million | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 4.50 million | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 4.61 million | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 4.73 million | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 5.06 million | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 5.42 million | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 5.60 million | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 5.79 million | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 6.00 million | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 6.25 million | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 6.45 million | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 6.91 million | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 7.74 million | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 8.58 million | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 9.06 million | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 9.30 million | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 9.54 million | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 9.77 million | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 9.98 million | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 10.19 million | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 10.40 million | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 10.60 million | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 10.74 million | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 10.74 million | -0.0% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 10.74 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.47 million, 2.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 10.74 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.75 million, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 235,978 | 146,426 | 338,284 | 10 |
| 1960s | 519,414 | 364,522 | 735,894 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.02 million | 794,450 | 1.27 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.85 million | 1.34 million | 2.47 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.55 million | 2.72 million | 4.13 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.86 million | 4.22 million | 5.79 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.96 million | 6.00 million | 9.77 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.44 million | 9.98 million | 10.74 million | 6 |
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 urban and rural population in Jordan?
- Urban and rural population in Jordan was 10.74 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.74 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 146,426 in 1950.
- How does Jordan rank for urban and rural population?
- Jordan ranks 63rd out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. 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 Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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