🇯🇴 Jordan
Population: 11,520,684 in 2025 for Jordan (Asia), position 82 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Jordan: $5,348 /inh. (2025), ranking 136 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 16.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.8 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Jordan, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: childcare (1/186), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (1/186).
Weaknesses – Jordan, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use among men (160/165), Women's legal equality: mobility (180/186), Employment rate (ages 15 and over) (178/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Jordan has $5,348 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Jordan has 16.5 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Jordan has 1.8 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Jordan has 2.8 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 3.1 % | 2025 | 80 of 211 |
| GDP | $61.6B | 2025 | 91 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $145.5B | 2025 | 92 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,935 /inh. | 2021 | 99 of 184 |
| GDP growth | 2.8 % | 2025 | 120 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $5,260 /inh. | 2025 | 130 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $12,632 /inh. | 2025 | 131 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $5,348 /inh. | 2025 | 136 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.1 % | 2021 | 162 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $3.53 | 2026 | 12 of 55 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 105.1 % | 2025 | 22 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.8 % | 2025 | 57 of 191 |
| Real interest rate | 5.8 % | 2025 | 64 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.2 % | 2025 | 68 of 210 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.1 % | 2025 | 80 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.71 LCU/$ | 2025 | 208 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 80.8 % | 2025 | 17 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.1 % | 2025 | 132 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 3.1 % | 2025 | 145 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 11.2 % | 2025 | 164 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 16.5 % | 2025 | 173 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 40.1 % | 2025 | 175 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 38.9 % | 2025 | 177 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 33.4 % | 2025 | 178 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 91.8 % | 2007 | 19 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 146 % | 2007 | 26 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 54.2 % | 2007 | 53 of 192 |
| Services exports | $9.4B | 2024 | 73 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $14.9B | 2025 | 91 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 2.1 % | 2023 | 138 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -5.3 % | 2024 | 146 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 7.6 % | 2024 | 42 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 5.1 % | 2023 | 48 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.7B | 2020 | 63 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.3 % | 2025 | 66 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $2B | 2025 | 68 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,240,000 arr. | 2020 | 88 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 4.6 % | 2025 | 14 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.7 % | 2016 | 54 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 20.6 % | 2007 | 55 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 25.9 % | 2023 | 81 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 15.5 % | 2023 | 88 of 161 |
| Central government debt | 93.6 % | 2023 | 95 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 19.3 % | 2023 | 100 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -4.7 % | 2023 | 125 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.8 months | 2024 | 31 of 177 |
| Stock market capitalization | 60.7 % | 2025 | 32 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 71.3 % | 2025 | 42 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $26.6B | 2025 | 63 of 180 |
| External debt | 90.1 % | 2024 | 109 of 121 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 86.7 % | 2007 | 20 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 17.4 % | 2025 | 34 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 30.3 % | 2007 | 35 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 27.4 % | 2025 | 67 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5.6 % | 2025 | 106 of 203 |
| Services | 56.8 % | 2025 | 111 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 12.8 % | 2007 | 151 of 178 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 106.2 per 100 women | 2025 | 20 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 51.5 % | 2025 | 20 of 213 |
| Urban population | 93.2 % | 2025 | 23 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 30.2 % | 2025 | 68 of 213 |
| Population | 11,520,684 inhab. | 2025 | 82 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98 % | 2018 | 86 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.1 % | 2025 | 94 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 86.1 % | 2024 | 118 of 145 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 53.7 per 100 | 2025 | 120 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 4.8 % | 2025 | 153 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 24.3 yrs | 2023 | 163 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 48.5 % | 2025 | 194 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 1.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 3 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 1.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 3 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 0.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 4 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 68.6 yrs | 2023 | 32 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 75.9 yrs | 2024 | 62 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 78 yrs | 2024 | 69 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 20.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 69 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.6 children/woman | 2024 | 71 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80.3 yrs | 2024 | 79 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 12.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 89 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 12 per 1,000 | 2024 | 93 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 17 per 100,000 | 2019 | 112 of 188 |
| Population growth | -0.28 % | 2025 | 187 of 213 |
| Death rate | 3.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 206 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 99 % | 2024 | 1 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 4 per 100,000 | 2024 | 24 of 206 |
| Physicians | 2.85 per 1,000 | 2022 | 66 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 7.7 % | 2023 | 68 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.3 % | 2024 | 73 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 96.4 % | 2024 | 88 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0.1 % | 2024 | 97 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.33 per 1,000 | 2023 | 111 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 34.5 % | 2023 | 123 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 12.2 % | 2024 | 123 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 1.4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 129 of 190 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 28.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 14 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 29.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 16 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 171 cm | 2014 | 99 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 158.8 cm | 2014 | 101 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among women | 13.1 % | 2024 | 114 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 34.1 % | 2024 | 150 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 29.2 % | 2024 | 156 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 55.1 % | 2024 | 160 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 41.9 % | 2024 | 160 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 35.4 % | 2024 | 166 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.3 L/person | 2024 | 182 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 20.5 % | 2024 | 193 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance of religion in life | 99 % | 2022 | 7 of 114 |
| Frequent prayer | 87 % | 2022 | 15 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 97.1 % | 2020 | 18 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 45.7 % | 2024 | 20 of 212 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 56.4 % | 2022 | 32 of 112 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.59 | 2003 | 63 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 89 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 2.8 % | 2020 | 158 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.04 | 2003 | 172 of 203 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 179 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.07 | 2003 | 194 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.1 % | 2010 | 17 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.2 % | 2010 | 41 of 169 |
| Gini index | 33.7 | 2010 | 69 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 27.4 % | 2010 | 86 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 31.2 ° | 2026 | 77 of 232 |
| Population density | 130.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 83 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 1,744 km | 2026 | 97 of 230 |
| Land area | 88,794 km² | 2024 | 110 of 212 |
| Total area | 89,318 km² | 2024 | 112 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 26 km | 2026 | 180 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 812 m | 2026 | 39 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.1 % | 2015 | 45 of 212 |
| Highest point | 1,854 m | 2026 | 131 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 111 mm | 2022 | 172 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 61 m³/inh. | 2022 | 174 of 181 |
| Lowest point | -431 m | 2026 | 227 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 2.3 % | 2024 | 163 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 11.6 % | 2024 | 171 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 5.4 % | 2025 | 176 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 0.8 % | 2024 | 197 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.59 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.27 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.65 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.21 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.51 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.28 | 2025 | 120 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 128 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.15 | 2025 | 71 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.79 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.8 | 2025 | 87 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.62 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.67 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.55 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.67 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.56 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.17 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.77 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 49 pts | 2024 | 60 of 179 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.77 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.33 | 2025 | 71 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.3 | 2025 | 77 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.42 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.56 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.19 | 2025 | 91 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.11 | 2025 | 100 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.32 | 2025 | 138 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.75 | 2025 | 140 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,974 | 2025 | 28 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 14.1 % | 2012 | 62 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 19.6 % | 2025 | 130 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 7.7 % | 2025 | 168 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Not the same right | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 3 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 70.8 /100 | 2025 | 102 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 73 /100 | 2025 | 105 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 52.5 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 6.3 /100 | 2025 | 161 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 0 /100 | 2025 | 178 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 180 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -0.9 pts | 2025 | 146 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Restricted for adults and minors | 2025 | 10 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 44 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 10.8 % | 2023 | 37 of 150 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 54.1 % | 2023 | 39 of 78 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.7 % | 2018 | 53 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 31 per 100,000 | 2023 | 78 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 17.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 84 of 213 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 38.4 % | 2023 | 106 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $809 | 2024 | 65 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $366 | 2024 | 69 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 3.5 /10 | 2024 | 137 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 28.8 % | 2022 | 144 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 15 yrs | 2026 | 6 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 9.9 % | 2023 | 50 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Jordan?
Jordan has about 11,520,684 inhabitants (2025), ranking 82 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Jordan?
GDP per capita is $5,348 /inh. (2025): Jordan ranks 136 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Jordan?
Annual inflation is 1.8 % (2025); Jordan ranks 57 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Jordan?
The unemployment rate is 16.5 % (2025); Jordan ranks 173 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Jordan stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Jordan has $5,348 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Jordan come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.