Jordan's population nears 12 million mark
This marks an increase from an estimated 11.55 million in mid-2024 and 11.44 million in 2023, reflecting a steady upward trend in the country's population.
The annual population growth rate has shown a declining pattern in recent years. In 2023, the growth rate was 0.45 percent, down from 1.23 percent in 2022 and 1.99 percent in 2021. This deceleration is attributed to factors such as declining fertility rates and changes in migration patterns.
The current population density is approximately 130 people per square kilometer, with about 85 percent of the population residing in urban areas. The median age is 24.7 years, indicating a relatively young population.
Latest data from the department also showed that the inflation rate for March 2025 stood at 1.64 percent, while GDP growth for the fourth quarter of 2024 was recorded at 2.7 percent, indicating continued improvement in economic performance.
Unemployment among Jordanians during 2024 stood at around 21.4 percent, while the wholesale trade index grew by 1.25 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Meanwhile, the cumulative trade balance recorded a deficit of JD 920 million by the end of January 2025.
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