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Jordan, Explained Through Data.
Explore trusted public data about Jordan: trends, comparisons and clear charts, each with its source.
Jordan at a glance
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Population
11.5 million people Estimate Share: Population -
Economic growth
2.8% annual GDP growth Share: Economic growth -
Life expectancy at birth
78.0 years Share: Life expectancy at birth -
Internet users
95.6% of population Share: Internet users -
University enrollment
35.9% gross Share: University enrollment -
Renewable fresh water per person
61 cubic meters per person Share: Renewable fresh water per person -
Refugees hosted in Jordan
436,226 people Share: Refugees hosted in Jordan
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Population & Society
How many people live in Jordan, how fast the population is growing, where people live and how connected they are.
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Economy
The size and growth of Jordan's economy, prices, and how many people are in work.
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Health
How long people live, how many young children survive, and how much the country spends on health.
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Education
Enrollment from primary school to university, and how many adults can read and write.
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Environment & Climate
Water scarcity, emissions, renewable electricity and forest cover in one of the world's driest countries.
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Refugees & Migration
Jordan hosts one of the largest refugee populations in the world relative to its size.
Did you know?
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Jordan is home to about 11.5 million people (2025 estimate).
Source: World Bank
Share: Population -
95.6% of people in Jordan used the internet in 2024.
Source: World Bank
Share: Internet users -
Jordan hosted 436,226 refugees registered with UNHCR in 2025.
Source: UNHCR
Share: Refugees hosted in Jordan
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 853,471 |
| 1961 | 897,591 |
| 1962 | 940,554 |
| 1963 | 984,714 |
| 1964 | 1.0 million |
| 1965 | 1.1 million |
| 1966 | 1.2 million |
| 1967 | 1.3 million |
| 1968 | 1.4 million |
| 1969 | 1.5 million |
| 1970 | 1.6 million |
| 1971 | 1.6 million |
| 1972 | 1.7 million |
| 1973 | 1.8 million |
| 1974 | 1.8 million |
| 1975 | 1.9 million |
| 1976 | 2.0 million |
| 1977 | 2.0 million |
| 1978 | 2.1 million |
| 1979 | 2.2 million |
| 1980 | 2.2 million |
| 1981 | 2.3 million |
| 1982 | 2.4 million |
| 1983 | 2.5 million |
| 1984 | 2.7 million |
| 1985 | 2.8 million |
| 1986 | 2.9 million |
| 1987 | 3.0 million |
| 1988 | 3.2 million |
| 1989 | 3.3 million |
| 1990 | 3.6 million |
| 1991 | 3.9 million |
| 1992 | 4.1 million |
| 1993 | 4.3 million |
| 1994 | 4.6 million |
| 1995 | 4.8 million |
| 1996 | 4.9 million |
| 1997 | 5.0 million |
| 1998 | 5.2 million |
| 1999 | 5.3 million |
| 2000 | 5.4 million |
| 2001 | 5.5 million |
| 2002 | 5.6 million |
| 2003 | 5.7 million |
| 2004 | 5.9 million |
| 2005 | 6.0 million |
| 2006 | 6.4 million |
| 2007 | 6.8 million |
| 2008 | 7.0 million |
| 2009 | 7.1 million |
| 2010 | 7.3 million |
| 2011 | 7.5 million |
| 2012 | 7.6 million |
| 2013 | 8.0 million |
| 2014 | 8.8 million |
| 2015 | 9.5 million |
| 2016 | 10.0 million |
| 2017 | 10.2 million |
| 2018 | 10.5 million |
| 2019 | 10.7 million |
| 2020 | 10.9 million |
| 2021 | 11.1 million |
| 2022 | 11.3 million |
| 2023 | 11.4 million |
| 2024 | 11.6 million |
| 2025 | 11.5 million |