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Jordan Population and religion percentage
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in Western Asia. It is situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, within the Levant region, on the East Bank of the Jordan River.
As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the estimated population of Jordan in 2024 is 11,384,922 (11.3 million or 1.3 Crore)
Source: UN World Population Prospects
| Jordan | 2024 Population |
| Total Population | 11,384,922 |
| Land Area | 88,802 sq. km (34,287 sq. mi) |
| Pop. Density | 115 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Amman |
| Fertility Rate | 2.77 |
| Infant mortality rate | 12.8 |
| Median Age | 23.8 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 75.01 years |
| Urban Population | 91.5 % |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religion in Jordan
Islam is the majority religion in Jordan. Muslims make up about 95% of the country’s population and 93% of those self-identify as Sunnis. There are also a small number of Ahmadi Muslims and some Shiites.
Christians today make up about 2-3% of the population, down from 20% in 1930, though their absolute number has grown. Jordanian Christians number around 250,000, all of whom are Arabic-speaking. Smaller religious minorities include Druze, Baháʼís, and Mandaeans.
Religion in Jordan
| Religions | Percentage |
| Islam | 97.20% |
| Christianity | 2.20% |
| Buddism | 0.40% |
| Hinduism | 0.10% |
| Judaism | <0.1% |
| Other Religions | <0.1% |
Top Cities in Jordan by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Amman | 18,12,059 |
| 2 | Zarqa | 6,35,160 |
| 3 | Irbid | 5,02,714 |
| 4 | Russeifa | 4,72,604 |
| 5 | Al Quwaysimah | 2,96,763 |
| 6 | Tilā’ al-‘Alī | 2,51,000 |
| 7 | Wadi al-Seer | 2,41,830 |
| 8 | Al Jubayhah | 1,97,160 |
| 9 | Khuraybat as-Sūq | 1,86,158 |
| 10 | Sahab | 1,69,434 |