MigrantoImmigrants in Jordan
5.1M foreigners live in Jordan — 44% of the country's population
Immigrants in Jordan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 93% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Palestine | 2379525 |
| Syria | 1593643 |
| Egypt | 767948 |
| Iraq | 219163 |
| Yemen | 38858 |
| Libya | 28839 |
| Bangladesh | 26252 |
| Philippines | 22618 |
By region of origin
83% of immigrants come from the Middle East
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Key facts
Immigrants in Jordan in numbers
1 in 2 people born in Palestine lives in Jordan
2.4M people born in Palestine live in Jordan — 44.99% of the population of Palestine.
56% of all emigrants from Palestine live in Jordan
No other country has more people born in Palestine.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 84% to 47%.
Immigration drives population growth
50% of the population growth of Jordan since 1990 came from immigrants.
Palestinians are the largest group by a wide margin
47% of all immigrants were born in Palestine, while the next group accounts for just 31%.
1 in 2 residents of Jordan was born abroad
5.1M of 11.6M residents were born abroad — 43.9% of the population.
Immigrant population in Jordan over time
Foreigners living in Jordan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1110071 |
| 1995 | 1472771 |
| 2000 | 1777831 |
| 2005 | 2152238 |
| 2010 | 3606408 |
| 2015 | 4230185 |
| 2020 | 4756945 |
| 2024 | 5076846 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Jordan, by year
| Year | Palestinians | Syrians | Egyptians | Iraqis | Yemenis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 929992 | 29096 | 129780 | 17842 | 2235 |
| 1995 | 1284533 | 32266 | 123678 | 25979 | 2358 |
| 2000 | 1575672 | 35436 | 117577 | 37955 | 2481 |
| 2005 | 1802413 | 120637 | 147608 | 61156 | 4506 |
| 2010 | 1962969 | 669685 | 381955 | 537499 | 17290 |
| 2015 | 2130871 | 1218732 | 616302 | 176104 | 30074 |
| 2020 | 2289806 | 1440562 | 706516 | 215392 | 35268 |
| 2024 | 2379525 | 1593643 | 767948 | 219163 | 38858 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Jordan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Jordan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Jordan?
Around 5.1M immigrants live in Jordan — the world's #13 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Jordan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 44% of the population of Jordan — that's 5.1M out of a total population of 11.6M.
Where do most immigrants in Jordan come from?
Most immigrants in Jordan come from Palestine, Syria and Egypt — these three countries account for about 93% of all immigrants.
How many Palestinians live in Jordan?
Around 2.4M Palestinians live in Jordan — about 47% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Jordan growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Jordan has grown from 4.2M to 5.1M, about 20%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Jordan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Jordan. Their children born in Jordan are not included.
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