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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Jordan

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population11.52M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$61.61B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$5.35K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth782024 · yearsInternet use95.6%2024 · % of populationForest area1.1%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
94.4%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Jordan2024 · 94.4%
024.4748.9473.4297.891960199320251979: 66.8%2003: 89.9%2005: 91.1%2007: 92.2%2010: 92.6%2011: 95.9%2012: 97.9%2018: 95.4%2023: 94.8%2024: 94.4%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Jordan in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Amman
Country code
JOR

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