Jos's 2020 population is now estimated at 895,288. In 1950, the population of Jos was 31,495. Jos has grown by 86,100 since 2015, which represents a 2.04% 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 Jos, which typically includes Jos's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,464,715 | 3.46% | 228,785 |
| 2030 | 1,235,930 | 3.61% | 200,841 |
| 2025 | 1,035,089 | 2.94% | 139,801 |
| 2020 | 895,288 | 2.04% | 86,100 |
| 2015 | 809,188 | 1.97% | 75,318 |
| 2010 | 733,870 | 1.97% | 68,307 |
| 2005 | 665,563 | 1.97% | 61,933 |
| 2000 | 603,630 | 1.97% | 56,200 |
| 1995 | 547,430 | 2.10% | 53,963 |
| 1990 | 493,467 | 2.42% | 55,509 |
| 1985 | 437,958 | 5.79% | 107,357 |
| 1980 | 330,601 | 8.10% | 106,635 |
| 1975 | 223,966 | 8.10% | 72,223 |
| 1970 | 151,743 | 8.10% | 48,934 |
| 1965 | 102,809 | 8.18% | 33,409 |
| 1960 | 69,400 | 8.22% | 22,651 |
| 1955 | 46,749 | 8.22% | 15,254 |
| 1950 | 31,495 | 0.00% |