Age composition in 2026:
| State of Palestine | Jordan | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 37.04%2,108,409 | 29.62%3,432,795 |
| Working Age Population | 59.02%3,359,694 | 65.39%7,577,902 |
| Elderly Population | 3.95%224,689 | 4.99%578,841 |
In 2026, the median age is 21.3 years in State of Palestine and 25.9 years in Jordan.Jordan already reached State of Palestineโs current median age in 2008, about 18 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of State of Palestine is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 11,482,182.The total population of Jordan is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 21,322,922.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of State of Palestine will be 54.2%, and 7.98% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Jordan will be 53.6%, and 12.09% of the population will be elderly.
| State of Palestine | Jordan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | None between 1950 and 2100 | 2031โ2034 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2046 13 years later | 2033 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2070 13 years later | 2057 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2085 8 years later | 2077 |