Jordan
Country statistics · 1990–present
Jordan at a Glance
Jordan is home to 11.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $6,207, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 78.0 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 11.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 20.5 and a death rate of 3.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 17.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 200,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Jordan is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $76 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $6,207 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.0% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 21.3% (2029 IMF projection), indicating high unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 78.0 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $342 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 94.4% (2024), reflecting high literacy rates. 95.6% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 89.0% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.