What is the Population of Jordan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Jordan has a population of approximately 11,734,000 people, making it the 84th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.15% of the world's population. With a land area of 89,342 km², the population density is roughly 131 people per km².
| Population | 11,734,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 84th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.15% |
| Area | 89,342 km² |
| Population density | 131 / km² |
| Demonym | Jordanian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 11,734,000 | 84th |
| Haiti | 11,867,032 | 81st |
| Belgium | 11,825,551 | 82nd |
| Papua New Guinea | 11,781,559 | 83rd |
| Bolivia | 11,365,333 | 85th |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,294,243 | 86th |
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 87th |
Jordan compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 438,317 |
| Israel | 10,134,800 | 21,937 |
| Palestine | 5,483,450 | 6,220 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 2,149,690 |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 185,180 |
Jordan in context
- Jordan covers 89,342 km², making it the 110th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria.
- With 11,734,000 people, Jordan holds about 3.9% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Jordan is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Jordan — FAQ
What is the population of Jordan?
The population of Jordan is approximately 11,734,000 (11.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Jordan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Jordan at approximately 11,734,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Jordan is the 84th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Jordan?
Approximately 11,734,000 people live in Jordan, making it the 84th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Jordan rank by population?
Jordan is the 84th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.15%.
What is the population density of Jordan?
Jordan has a population density of roughly 131 people per km², based on a land area of 89,342 km².
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