The total population of Jordan was estimated at approximately 11.39 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 9.17 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 540 thousand people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Jordan, MN population pyramid, which represents the Jordan population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Jordan, MN, is 53.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Jordan, MN, is 7.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Jordan, MN is 60.3.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Jordan, MN is 13.9.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Jordan population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Jordan for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Jordan for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Jordan for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

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The total population in Jordan was estimated at 11.7 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Jordan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Historical chart and dataset showing total population for Jordan by year from 1950 to 2025.

The statistic shows the distribution of employment in Jordan by economic sector from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, 3.18 percent of the employees in Jordan were active in the agricultural sector, 18.24 percent in industry and 78.57 percent in the service sector.

Jordanian Population: 15 Years and Above: Amman data was reported at 12,685.000 Person in Aug 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13,032.000 Person for May 2018. Jordanian Population: 15 Years and Above: Amman data is updated quarterly, averaging 12,867.000 Person from Feb 2002 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,414.000 Person in Feb 2007 and a record low of 9,100.000 Person in Feb 2016. Jordanian Population: 15 Years and Above: Amman data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.G003: Population: by Region.

The annual population growth in Jordan decreased to 1.61 percent compared to the previous year. Therefore, the population growth in Jordan saw its lowest number in that year with 1.61 percent. Population growth deals with the annual change in total population, and is affected by factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Kuwait and Bahrain.

Population, female (% of total population) in Jordan was reported at 48.39 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jordan - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Jordan by race. It includes the population of Jordan across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Jordan across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Jordan population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.03% are white, 1.46% are Black or African American, 0.66% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.58% are Asian, 0.44% are some other race and 6.84% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Jordan
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Jordan is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Jordan total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Abstract

The 2023 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS) is the eighth Population and Family Health Survey conducted in Jordan, following those conducted in 1990, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2017–18. It was implemented by the Department of Statistics (DoS) at the request of the Ministry of Health (MoH).

The primary objective of the 2023 JPFHS is to provide up-to-date estimates of key demographic and health indicators. Specifically, the 2023 JPFHS: • Collected data at the national level that allowed calculation of key demographic indicators • Explored the direct and indirect factors that determine levels of and trends in fertility and childhood mortality • Measured contraceptive knowledge and practice • Collected data on key aspects of family health, including immunisation coverage among children, prevalence and treatment of diarrhoea and other diseases among children under age 5, and maternity care indicators such as antenatal visits and assistance at delivery • Obtained data on child feeding practices, including breastfeeding, and conducted anthropometric measurements to assess the nutritional status of children under age 5 and women age 15–49 • Conducted haemoglobin testing with eligible children age 6–59 months and women age 15–49 to gather information on the prevalence of anaemia • Collected data on women’s and men’s knowledge and attitudes regarding sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS • Obtained data on women’s experience of emotional, physical, and sexual violence • Gathered data on disability among household members

The information collected through the 2023 JPFHS is intended to assist policymakers and programme managers in evaluating and designing programmes and strategies for improving the health of the country’s population. The survey also provides indicators relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Jordan.

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Analysis unit

• Household
• Individual
• Children age 0-5
• Woman age 15-49
• Man age 15-59

Universe

The survey covered all de jure household members (usual residents), all women aged 15-49, men aged 15-59, and all children aged 0-4 resident in the household.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The sampling frame used for the 2023 JPFHS was the 2015 Jordan Population and Housing Census (JPHC) frame. The survey was designed to produce representative results for the country as a whole, for urban and rural areas separately, for each of the country’s 12 governorates, and for four nationality domains: the Jordanian population, the Syrian population living in refugee camps, the Syrian population living outside of camps, and the population of other nationalities. Each of the 12 governorates is subdivided into districts, each district into subdistricts, each subdistrict into localities, and each locality into areas and subareas. In addition to these administrative units, during the 2015 JPHC each subarea was divided into convenient area units called census blocks. An electronic file of a complete list of all of the census blocks is available from DoS. The list contains census information on households, populations, geographical locations, and socioeconomic characteristics of each block. Based on this list, census blocks were regrouped to form a general statistical unit of moderate size, called a cluster, which is widely used in various surveys as the primary sampling unit (PSU). The sample clusters for the 2023 JPFHS were selected from the frame of cluster units provided by the DoS.

The sample for the 2023 JPFHS was a stratified sample selected in two stages from the 2015 census frame. Stratification was achieved by separating each governorate into urban and rural areas. In addition, the Syrian refugee camps in Zarqa and Mafraq each formed a special sampling stratum. In total, 26 sampling strata were constructed. Samples were selected independently in each sampling stratum, through a twostage selection process, according to the sample allocation. Before the sample selection, the sampling frame was sorted by district and subdistrict within each sampling stratum. By using a probability proportional to size selection at the first stage of sampling, an implicit stratification and proportional allocation were achieved at each of the lower administrative levels.

For further details on sample design, see APPENDIX A of the final report.

Mode of data collection

Computer Assisted Personal Interview [capi]

Research instrument

Five questionnaires were used for the 2023 JPFHS: (1) the Household Questionnaire, (2) the Woman’s Questionnaire, (3) the Man’s Questionnaire, (4) the Biomarker Questionnaire, and (5) the Fieldworker Questionnaire. The questionnaires, based on The DHS Program’s model questionnaires, were adapted to reflect the population and health issues relevant to Jordan. Input was solicited from various stakeholders representing government ministries and agencies, nongovernmental organisations, and international donors. After all questionnaires were finalised in English, they were translated into Arabic.

Cleaning operations

All electronic data files for the 2023 JPFHS were transferred via SynCloud to the DoS central office in Amman, where they were stored on a password-protected computer. The data processing operation included secondary editing, which required resolution of computer-identified inconsistencies and coding of open-ended questions. Data editing was accomplished using CSPro software. During the duration of fieldwork, tables were generated to check various data quality parameters, and specific feedback was given to the teams to improve performance. Secondary editing and data processing were initiated in July and completed in September 2023.

Response rate

A total of 20,054 households were selected for the sample, of which 19,809 were occupied. Of the occupied households, 19,475 were successfully interviewed, yielding a response rate of 98%.

In the interviewed households, 13,020 eligible women age 15–49 were identified for individual interviews; interviews were completed with 12,595 women, yielding a response rate of 97%. In the subsample of households selected for the male survey, 6,506 men age 15–59 were identified as eligible for individual interviews and 5,873 were successfully interviewed, yielding a response rate of 90%.

Sampling error estimates

The estimates from a sample survey are affected by two types of errors: nonsampling errors and sampling errors. Nonsampling errors are the results of mistakes made in implementing data collection and in data processing, such as failure to locate and interview the correct household, misunderstanding of the questions on the part of either the interviewer or the respondent, and data entry errors. Although numerous efforts were made during the implementation of the 2023 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey (2023 JPFHS) to minimise this type of error, nonsampling errors are impossible to avoid and difficult to evaluate statistically.

Sampling errors, on the other hand, can be evaluated statistically. The sample of respondents selected in the 2023 JPFHS is only one of many samples that could have been selected from the same population, using the same design and sample size. Each of these samples would yield results that differ somewhat from the results of the actual sample selected. Sampling errors are a measure of the variability among all possible samples. Although the degree of variability is not known exactly, it can be estimated from the survey results.

Sampling error is usually measured in terms of the standard error for a particular statistic (mean, percentage, etc.), which is the square root of the variance. The standard error can be used to calculate confidence intervals within which the true value for the population can reasonably be assumed to fall. For example, for any given statistic calculated from a sample survey, the value of that statistic will fall within a range of plus or minus two times the standard error of that statistic in 95% of all possible samples of identical size and design.

If the sample of respondents had been selected by simple random sampling, it would have been possible to use straightforward formulas for calculating sampling errors. However, the 2023 JPFHS sample was the result of a multistage stratified design, and, consequently, it was necessary to use more complex formulas. Sampling errors are computed using SAS programs developed by ICF. These programs use the Taylor linearisation method to estimate variances for survey estimates that are means, proportions, or ratios. The Jackknife repeated replication method is used for variance estimation of more complex statistics such as fertility and mortality rates.

A more detailed description of estimates of sampling errors are presented in APPENDIX B of the survey report.

Data appraisal

Data Quality Tables

• Household age distribution
• Age distribution of eligible and interviewed women
• Age distribution of eligible and interviewed men
• Age displacement at age 14/15
• Age displacement at age 49/50
• Pregnancy outcomes by years preceding the survey
• Completeness of reporting
• Standardization exercise results from anthropometry training
• Height and weight data completeness and quality for children
• Height measurements from random subsample of measured children
• Interference in height and weight measurements of children
• Interference in height and weight measurements of women
• Heaping in

Jordanian Population: 15 Years and Above: Female: Tafiela data was reported at 211.000 Person in Feb 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 202.000 Person for Nov 2017. Jordanian Population: 15 Years and Above: Female: Tafiela data is updated quarterly, averaging 242.000 Person from Feb 2002 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 293.000 Person in Aug 2008 and a record low of 179.000 Person in Feb 2016. Jordanian Population: 15 Years and Above: Female: Tafiela data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.G003: Population: by Region.

Jordanian Population: 30 to 39 Years data was reported at 5,691.000 Person in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,734.000 Person for Feb 2018. Jordanian Population: 30 to 39 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 6,741.500 Person from Feb 2006 (Median) to May 2018, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,293.000 Person in Feb 2007 and a record low of 4,483.000 Person in Feb 2016. Jordanian Population: 30 to 39 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.G004: Jordanian Population: by Age.

This statistic shows the age structure in Jordan from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 31.23 percent of Jordan's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jordan Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Jordan, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Jordan.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Jordan, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 25 (64.10% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Jordan
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Jordan is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Jordan total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Jordan Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in Jordan was reported at 4.0728 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jordan - Population ages 65 and above, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Jordan JO: Population: Growth data was reported at 2.574 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.186 % for 2016. Jordan JO: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 3.936 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.454 % in 1967 and a record low of 1.744 % in 2000. Jordan JO: 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. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Jordan was reported at 127 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jordan - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Jordan Population: Maan data was reported at 152,000.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 148,100.000 Person for 2016. Jordan Population: Maan data is updated yearly, averaging 94,850.000 Person from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 152,000.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 79,475.000 Person in 1994. Jordan Population: Maan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.G003: Population: by Region.

Jordan Population: Madaba data was reported at 199,500.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 194,500.000 Person for 2016. Jordan Population: Madaba data is updated yearly, averaging 124,700.000 Person from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 199,500.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 107,210.000 Person in 1994. Jordan Population: Madaba data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.G003: Population: by Region.

Jordan Population: Aqaba data was reported at 198,500.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 193,400.000 Person for 2016. Jordan Population: Aqaba data is updated yearly, averaging 115,350.000 Person from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 198,500.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 79,890.000 Person in 1994. Jordan Population: Aqaba data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.G003: Population: by Region.