Jordan Population Live (2026)
The live population of Jordan, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Jordan has an estimated population of about 10.2 million people in 2026 — 0.12% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 59th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Jordan's latest birth rate (22.7 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (3.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of Jordan growing?
Yes. Around 635 babies are born in Jordan every day — about 26 an hour — while around 103 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 531 people a day, or about 193,860 a year: a growth rate of 1.90% before migration. If that rate held steady, it would take about 37 years for the population to double — though in most countries growth slows over time as families get smaller.
A birth rate of 22.7 per 1,000 people is well above the world average of about 16.9, which means a large share of the population is made up of children and young adults. It ranks 12th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration matters a lot here. Jordan attracts large numbers of people from abroad, so its real population change is noticeably bigger than the natural increase shown on this page. Our counter shows births minus deaths only, which is why official figures that include migration can be higher.
Births and deaths in Jordan
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Per hour | 26 | 4 | 22 |
| Per day | 635 | 103 | 531 |
| Per week | 4,442 | 724 | 3,718 |
| Per year | 231,611 | 37,752 | 193,860 |
How crowded is Jordan?
With about 10.2 million people living on 89,342 km², Jordan has roughly 114.2 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (29th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Jordan
A baby born in Jordan today can expect to live about 74.9 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (47th of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $4,384 per person (51st of 72), Jordan is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Jordan at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 10,203,140 | 59 |
| Births per day | 635 | 51 |
| Deaths per day | 103 | 66 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 22.7 | 12 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 3.7 | 68 |
| Natural growth rate | 1.90% / year | 12 |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 years | 47 |
| Population density | 114.2 / km² | 29 |
| GDP per person | $4,384 | 51 |
| Area | 89,342 km² | — |
| Capital | Amman | — |
| Languages | Arabic | — |
| Currency | Jordanian Dinar (JD) | — |
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How we calculate Jordan's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Jordan's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jordan in 2026?
The population of Jordan in 2026 is estimated at about 10.2 million people, which is around 0.12% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Jordan every day?
About 635 babies are born in Jordan every day — roughly 26 per hour, or 231,611 per year — based on a birth rate of 22.7 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Jordan every day?
About 103 people die in Jordan every day — roughly 4 per hour, or 37,752 per year — based on a death rate of 3.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Jordan growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 531 people a day, a natural growth rate of 1.90% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Jordan?
Life expectancy at birth in Jordan is about 74.9 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Jordan population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Jordan's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.