Jordan’s population approaches 12 million

The Population Clock of Jordan’s Department of Statistics showed on the morning of Friday, October 3, 2025, that the country’s population had reached 11,901,820, nearing 12 million, continuing a steady trend of population growth in recent years.

These figures come alongside key economic indicators that shape the broader national picture, including inflation rates and real GDP growth, which reached 2.8 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

- Continuous population growth -

The current number reflects a noticeable increase compared to previous years.

According to official statistics, Jordan’s population at the end of 2023 was approximately 11.516 million, meaning the country has added around 385,000 people in less than two years.

- Economic snapshot -

In addition to population growth, the accompanying data provides a glimpse into the current economic situation:

Inflation rate

The inflation rate stabilized at 1.86 percent in August 2025, indicating relative stability in the prices of goods and services.

GDP growth

The latest data from the Department of Statistics showed that Jordan’s real GDP grew by 2.8 percent in the second quarter of 2025, a slight acceleration from the 2.7 percent growth recorded in the first quarter. This positive growth comes at a time when the unemployment rate among Jordanians stands at 21.3 percent (according to Q1 2025 data).