Population in largest city in Jordan
Jordan: Population in largest city was 2.27 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population in largest city in Jordan, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in largest city in Jordan is 2.27 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in largest city in Jordan peaked at 2.27 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 218,113, in 1960.
That places Jordan 78th out of 153 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 293,075 | 218,113 | 368,638 | 10 |
| 1970s | 492,632 | 387,843 | 612,571 | 10 |
| 1980s | 727,604 | 635,702 | 826,962 | 10 |
| 1990s | 947,415 | 851,491 | 1.01 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 million | 1.02 million | 1.33 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.75 million | 1.40 million | 2.11 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.22 million | 2.15 million | 2.27 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More urban development data for Jordan
- Population in the largest city 21.2% (2025)
- Population density 128.83 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 32.63 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 2.27 million (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in largest city in Jordan?
- Population in largest city in Jordan was 2.27 million in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest population in largest city recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.27 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest population in largest city recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 218,113 in 1960.
- How does Jordan rank for population in largest city?
- Jordan ranks 78th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in largest city rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as part of Population in largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.