Jordan to Launch Digital Population and Housing Census in October: What Residents Need to Know
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The Arab Post
- . August 31, 2026
- . Update: August 31, 2026 7:27 pm
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in October is embarking on a giant step in its national planning strategy. Jordan digital census, The government on October 1, 2026, will officially roll out the Jordan digital population and housing census, a massive, tech-driven project to accurately map the country’s population. The month-long activity is supervised by the Department of Statistics Jordan and is a historic step in the direction of digital governance. If you reside and live in the Kingdom, either as a citizen or resident, here is what you need to know about the upcoming Jordan census rollout and how it works, as well as how to do so safely and efficiently.
How the 2026 Jordan Census Works
The Jordan digital population and housing census is a radical change to the way national population statistics are gathered. The state is replacing outdated paper-based procedures with smart tablets and artificial intelligence and digital mapping. The process is carried out in two stages to ensure the efficiency of the statistical blocks and governorates (24,000 blocks and 12 governorates).
The Self-Enumeration Phase via the Sanad App
It will be a first for the country with a digital window for self-enumeration starting from October 1 to October 3. For those households that have already been registered they will be provided with a secure link or QR code through the Sanad app. This online platform allows residents to submit their family information in a secure manner without having to visit researchers and without the need for the actual researchers to visit the residence.
The Comprehensive Field Enumeration
After the quick self-counting exercise, the “big” field enumeration process will officially start in the Kingdom. The Department of Statistics Jordan has deployed some 12,000 staff. This huge labour force comprises of trained statistical researchers, staff of the participating institutions and teachers of the Ministry of Education.
These field researchers, which have advanced global positioning system (GPS) technology and a variety of AI-driven forms, will head to households to gather demographic, health and economic data. All residents are strongly encouraged to work with the enumerators and are reminded to always check any personal information before giving it to the enumerators in reference to their official statistical identification cards.
Why This Census Matters for Jordan’s Future
The Jordan census is important for the socio-economic development of the country and the most effective way of carrying it out is by conducting a thorough census every October. Official government population clocks recently showed that the population in the Kingdom has now passed 12 million. It is important to know the precise location of these residents in order to make effective policies.
This new data has a number of key benefits, including:
- Infrastructure Planning: More efficient use of infrastructure resources for water, electricity and transport.
- Healthcare and Education: Based on population density within regions.
- Economic Strategy: Statistically supplying information to reduce unemployment and attract foreign investment.
Importantly, Director General Haider Freihat has guaranteed that information gathered is kept strictly confidential. The information is only utilized for statistical and developmental purposes, which is guaranteed by Department of Statistics and protected under Jordanian law. For more information on government’s strategic programs, you can access reports on Jordan News or follow region news on Roya News.
The next Jordan digital population and housing census is a key step in the nation’s path to a digitalized and data-driven future. Through the use of the Sanad application for early self-enumeration and a highly trained team of digital field enumeration, the Department of Statistics Jordan is working to ensure that each one of them is counted. The near launch of the Jordan census in October has led to a call for citizens and residents to actively engage, so as to provide the government with the necessary and accurate data for a stronger and more resilient Jordan.
FAQs – Jordan digital census
Q1: When does the Jordan digital population and housing census begin?
A: The census officially begins on October 1, 2026, and it will keep collecting census data until October 31, 2026.
Q2: Can I complete the census online?
A: Yes. Selected residents will fill out a secure self-enumeration form on the Sanad app online for the first 3 days (October 1-3).
Q3: Who conducts the in-person field interviews?
The field visits will be carried out by a very well trained staff, comprising of about 12,000 staff including from the Department of Statistics Jordan and from the Ministry of Education. Ask to see there official ID at all times.
Q4: Is my personal information kept confidential?
A: Absolutely. Any information gathered in the process of the Jordan census October is legally secure, heavily encrypted and kept confidential from anyone outside of the project.
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