Jordan Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Jordan's population density was 133.2 in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Jordan's population density stood at 133.2 in 2025, a rise of +4.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 133.2 by 2025. Jordan ranked 84th globally.
Jordan’s population density has risen dramatically over the 64‑year series, moving from a trough of 10.17 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 133.23 in 2025, placing the kingdom 84th globally. This increase reflects sustained urbanisation, a high natural increase rate and successive waves of refugee inflows, particularly from neighbouring conflicts. By 2025 Jordan’s density of 133.23 exceeds that of Benin (131.25) and approaches the level of the Syrian Arab Republic (136.01), underscoring a convergence with other moderately dense states in the region and beyond. The steep upward trajectory contrasts sharply with the low‑density baseline of the early 1960s, when the country’s arid geography limited settlement. Continued demographic pressure and limited land expansion suggest that density will keep climbing unless policy measures such as regional development incentives or migration management are implemented to alter the current path.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 135.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 133.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 133.2 | +4.4 | #84 |
| 2023 | 128.8 | +2.1 | #130 |
| 2022 | 126.8 | +2.1 | #131 |
| 2021 | 124.6 | +2.3 | #130 |
| 2020 | 122.4 | +2.2 | #129 |
| 2019 | 120.2 | +2.3 | #128 |
| 2018 | 117.8 | +2.6 | #128 |
| 2017 | 115.3 | +2.6 | #128 |
| 2016 | 112.7 | +5.2 | #126 |
| 2015 | 107.5 | +8.5 | #123 |
| 2014 | 99.0 | +9.0 | #115 |
| 2013 | 90.0 | +4.6 | #108 |
| 2012 | 85.5 | +1.2 | #106 |
| 2011 | 84.3 | +2.1 | #104 |
| 2010 | 82.2 | +1.7 | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's population density was 133.2 in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's population density peaked at 133.2 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Jordan was 10.2 in 1961.
Jordan ranks 84th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's population density is projected to reach 133.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Jordan in 2025 was 133.2. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_population-density,
title = {Jordan Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}