This statistic shows the median age of the population in Jordan from 1950 to 2100. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. In 2020, the median age of Jordan's population was 23.3 years.

Jordan: Population size, in millions: The latest value from 2024 is 11.55 million, an increase from 11.44 million in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 41.28 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1960 to 2024 is 4.78 million. The minimum value, 0.85 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 11.55 million was recorded in 2024.

Jordan JO: Urban Population Growth data was reported at 2.840 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.462 % for 2016. Jordan JO: Urban Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 5.651 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.087 % in 1967 and a record low of 1.759 % in 2000. Jordan JO: Urban Population Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 60.526 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 60.252 % for 2016. Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 52.397 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.526 % in 2017 and a record low of 47.757 % in 1980. Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

Jordan: Percent urban population: The latest value from 2024 is 92.21 percent, an increase from 92.02 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 61.70 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1960 to 2024 is 72.32 percent. The minimum value, 50.88 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 92.21 percent was recorded in 2024.

Jordan: Percent of world population: The latest value from 2023 is 0.14 percent, unchanged from 0.14 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.51 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1960 to 2023 is 0.08 percent. The minimum value, 0.03 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.14 percent was recorded in 2017.

This scatter chart displays median age (year) against urban population (people) in Jordan. The data is about countries per year.

Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Aged 0-14 data was reported at 35.505 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.781 % for 2016. Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Aged 0-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 44.286 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.984 % in 1980 and a record low of 35.505 % in 2017. Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Aged 0-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Jordan: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2023 is 7.98 percent, a decline from 8.17 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 38.64 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1960 to 2023 is 27.99 percent. The minimum value, 7.98 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 49.12 percent was recorded in 1960.

Jordan: Refugee population: The latest value from 2023 is 3063591 refugees, an increase from 3062851 refugees in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 233913 refugees, based on data from 159 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1960 to 2023 is 1443669 refugees. The minimum value, 478369 refugees, was reached in 1968 while the maximum of 3063591 refugees was recorded in 2023.

Jordan: Internet users, percent of population: The latest value from 2022 is 90.5 percent, an increase from 86 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 71.68 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1990 to 2022 is 26.84 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 90.5 percent was recorded in 2022.

This line chart displays urban population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Jordan. The data is about countries per year.

This horizontal bar chart displays urban population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) by currency using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Jordan. The data is about countries per year.

Jordan JO: Urban Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 90.747 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 90.506 % for 2016. Jordan JO: Urban Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 71.481 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.747 % in 2017 and a record low of 50.879 % in 1960. Jordan JO: Urban Population: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

Jordan: Access to electricity, percent of the population: The latest value from 2023 is 100 percent, unchanged from 100 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 87.52 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1990 to 2023 is 99.21 percent. The minimum value, 96.8 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 2006.

This scatter chart displays rural population (people) against median age (year) in Jordan. The data is about countries per year.

This bar chart displays individuals using the Internet (% of population) by countries yearly using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Jordan. The data is about countries per year.

Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Male data was reported at 50.639 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.648 % for 2016. Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 51.981 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.643 % in 1985 and a record low of 50.639 % in 2017. Jordan JO: Population: as % of Total: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

This horizontal bar chart displays median age (year) by demonym using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Jordan. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in West Jordan. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in West Jordan. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in West Jordan, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $122,079, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $106,243. Meanwhile householders within the 65 years and over age group report the second lowest median household income of $79,662. Notably, householders within the under 25 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $69,337.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Jordan median household income by age. You can refer the same here