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Jordan Population Pyramid 1993

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1993
Population: 4,348,019

Year

-5 -1   1993  +1 +5

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Summary

Jordan in 1993

The population of Jordan in 1993 was 4,348,019. That is 71.4% more than in 1983, when the population stood at 2,537,308.

Half of the population was younger than 18.9 years; 41.5% were children under 15 and 2.4% were 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #113 of 201 by population Ranks #136 of 201 by median age Ranks #3 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Jordan
Population
4,348,019
Median age
18.9
0-14 %
41.5%
65+ %
2.4%
Child dependency
73.8
Old-age dependency
4.2
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
16,367,355
Population 2100
21,322,926
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
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1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.64

In 2023 women in Jordan had on average 2.64 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
405060708090
19602023 · 77.8

Life expectancy at birth was 77.8 years in 2023: 80.2 for women and 75.7 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
285582110
19502100
Migration to and from Jordan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

5,076,846 immigrants live in Jordan, 43.9% of the population.

State of Palestine2,379,525
Syrian Arab Republic1,593,643
Egypt767,948
Iraq219,163
Yemen38,858
Where emigrants live (2024)

659,199 people born in Jordan live in other countries.

Saudi Arabia209,093
United Arab Emirates158,125
State of Palestine59,477
Kuwait58,434
Qatar34,441
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Jordan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Jordan 4,348,020 18.9
Lebanon 3,820,647 22.3
Israel 5,086,045 26.5
Georgia 5,178,780 31.4
Armenia 3,453,333 27.2
Frequently asked questions about Jordan's population
How many people lived in Jordan in 1993?
In 1993, Jordan's population was 4,348,019.
Is the population of Jordan increasing or decreasing?
Jordan's population grew 71.4% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 16,367,355 by 2050.
How old is the population of Jordan?
Jordan's median age is 18.9 years.
What share of Jordan's population is over 65 or under 15?
2.4% of Jordan's population is 65 or older, and 41.5% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Jordan have?
Jordan's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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