Amara's 2020 population is now estimated at 655,663. In 1950, the population of Amara was 44,622. Amara has grown by 114,629 since 2015, which represents a 3.92% 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 Amara, which typically includes Amara's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,034,980 | 2.80% | 133,639 |
| 2030 | 901,341 | 2.99% | 123,289 |
| 2025 | 778,052 | 3.48% | 122,389 |
| 2020 | 655,663 | 3.92% | 114,629 |
| 2015 | 541,034 | 3.95% | 95,289 |
| 2010 | 445,745 | 4.45% | 87,255 |
| 2005 | 358,490 | 3.35% | 54,419 |
| 2000 | 304,071 | 2.81% | 39,324 |
| 1995 | 264,747 | 3.13% | 37,805 |
| 1990 | 226,942 | 4.19% | 42,137 |
| 1985 | 184,805 | 5.46% | 43,128 |
| 1980 | 141,677 | 5.46% | 33,079 |
| 1975 | 108,598 | 5.46% | 25,349 |
| 1970 | 83,249 | 5.29% | 18,903 |
| 1965 | 64,346 | 2.47% | 7,389 |
| 1960 | 56,957 | 2.47% | 6,544 |
| 1955 | 50,413 | 2.47% | 5,791 |
| 1950 | 44,622 | 0.00% |