Zarqa's 2026 population is now estimated at 765,303. In 1950, the population of Zarqa was 24,523. Zarqa has grown by 6,410 in the last year, which represents a 0.84% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Zarqa, which typically includes Zarqa's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.