Jordan: official statistics and sources
18 official bodies for Jordan, from Central Bank of Jordan to Jordan Online E-Procurement System (JONEPS), with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: Arabic. Capital: Amman.
Who holds power in Jordan
- Head of state: King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein (King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
- Head of government: Jafar Hassan (Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
- Foreign minister: Ayman Safadi (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary constitutional monarchy. How local power works in Jordan: 3 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Jordan: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- All 12 governorates: Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Mafraq, Balqa…
- The 10 largest cities: Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Russiefa, Ramtha
Key figures
What the figures show
The World Bank puts Jordan's population at 11.5 million in 2025, up from 9.5 million in 2015. It ranks 12th of 22 in the World Bank's Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region and 83rd of 193 worldwide.
GDP for 2025 was $61.6 billion at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. Divided by population it comes to $5,348, where the middle country in the region has $6,051.
Output rose 2.8% after inflation in 2025 (World Bank). The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects 2.7% for 2026.
For 2025 as a whole the World Bank records 1.8%. IMF projections put 2026 at 2.5%.
Unemployment stood at 16.5% in 2025 on the ILO's modelled estimate, which can differ from the national survey.
Government debt was 83.6% of GDP in 2025, the IMF estimates, heading to 82.5% in 2026. The regional median is 52.5%.
A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 78.0 years.
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 4.5% (2018), lowest -0.9% (2015).
- Debt ratio 2015: 71.4%; 2025: 83.6%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +20%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Jordan
Central bank interest rates and money
- Central Bank of Jordan
Publishes monetary policy decisions, exchange rates, monetary statistics and the financial stability report.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- House of Representatives (Majlis Al-Nuwwab)
Publishes session minutes, bills and the list of elected deputies.
- Senate (Majlis Al-A'yan)
Publishes Senate sessions, legislation and the list of appointed senators.
Government
- Prime Ministry (Ri'asat Al-Wuzara')
Publishes cabinet decisions, government statements and official news.
Laws and the official gazette the text of laws
- Legislation and Opinion Bureau (Diwan Al-Tashri' wal-Ra'i)
Publishes Jordan's legislation database, draft laws and regulations. Not in English.
Courts judgments
- Judicial Council (Al-Majlis Al-Qada'i)
Publishes information on Jordanian courts, including the Court of Cassation, and judicial statistics.
- Constitutional Court (Al-Mahkama Al-Dusturiya)
Publishes rulings on the constitutionality of laws and interpretations of the constitution.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Audit Bureau (Diwan Al-Muhasaba)
Publishes annual audit reports on public bodies and state finances.
Elections results and rules
- Independent Election Commission (Al-Hay'a Al-Mustaqilla lil-Intikhab)
Publishes voter lists, candidate information and official results of parliamentary and local elections.
Regulators
- Jordan Securities Commission
Publishes capital-market regulations, disclosures and enforcement decisions.
- Telecommunications Regulatory Commission
Publishes telecoms market indicators, licences and regulatory decisions.
- Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission
Publishes electricity and fuel tariffs, licences and energy-sector reports.
Access to information requests to public bodies
- Information Council (National Library Department) (مجلس المعلومات)
Oversees the right to access information law and decides complaints from people refused information. Not in English.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- Companies Control Department (دائرة مراقبة الشركات)
Registers companies and publishes company search, registration and annual filing services.
- Department of Lands and Survey (دائرة الأراضي والمساحة)
Keeps the land and property register and publishes survey maps and property transaction services.
- Registry of Societies (سجل الجمعيات)
Registers societies and associations and publishes their registration and funding approvals. Not in English.
Public contracts government tenders and awards
- Government Procurement Department (دائرة العطاءات الحكومية)
Publishes central government tenders, award decisions and procurement regulations.
- Jordan Online E-Procurement System (JONEPS)
Electronic platform for publishing government tenders and receiving bids.
Freedom of information in Jordan
| Law | Law No. 47 of 2007 on Guaranteeing the Right to Access Information, as amended in 2024 (2007) |
|---|---|
| Answered by | The responsible official in each public department. |
| Time limit | 15 working days, extendable once by 10 days (as amended in 2024) |
| Appeals to | Information Council |
Read from the 2024 amending law and the National Library Department's Information Council page: the Council approves request forms and decides objections and complaints.
What Jordan does not have
- No public register of lobbyists; financial disclosures go to the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission and are not published as a register.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Jordan by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Jordan, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Jordan. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Cities of Jordan the largest cities, with their figures
- Local government in Jordan how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 5: Devolved and state governments
- Regions of Jordan 12 regions, states or provinces
Level 6: National government
- Jordan: national government this page
- Government and power in Jordan who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Jordan?
11.5 million (2025, World Bank).
What is the inflation rate in Jordan?
1.8% (2025, World Bank).
What is Jordan's GDP?
$61.6 billion (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Jordan have?
83.6% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Is there a freedom of information law in Jordan?
Law No. 47 of 2007 on Guaranteeing the Right to Access Information, as amended in 2024 (2007). Time limit: 15 working days, extendable once by 10 days (as amended in 2024). Appeals: Information Council.
What is the central bank of Jordan?
Central Bank of Jordan: https://www.cbj.gov.jo/
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