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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
Undernourishment
14.3%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Jordan2023 · 14.3%
03.857.711.5515.41960199320252001: 9%2002: 7.2%2003: 6%2004: 5.4%2005: 5.4%2006: 5.6%2007: 6.1%2008: 6.6%2009: 7.5%2010: 8.4%2011: 9.1%2012: 9.1%2013: 8.2%2014: 7.6%2015: 7.4%2016: 8%2017: 9.2%2018: 10.6%2019: 12.8%2020: 15.2%2021: 15.4%2022: 15.1%2023: 14.3%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Jordan in perspective

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

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