Jordan: crime and justice

What is the homicide rate in Jordan?

Jordan recorded 0.99 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, according to UNODC data published by the World Bank. The rate was 1.12 in 2022.

UNODC compiles the figures from national police and criminal justice data submitted by Jordan. Intentional homicide means unlawful death inflicted on a person with intent to cause death or serious injury. The Public Security Directorate's website could not be reached on 15 October 2026, so no national crime statistics were read for this answer.

Official sources: World Bank: intentional homicides, Jordan

What is the murder rate in Jordan?

In 2023, the intentional homicide rate in Jordan was 1.0 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Since 2007 it has ranged from 0.9 per 100,000 (2018) to 2.2 per 100,000 (2012). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 1.1 per 100,000, and Jordan placed 4th highest of 6. Worldwide: 54th of 79.

What is the female homicide rate in Jordan?

In 2023, the homicide rate for women in Jordan was 0.7 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Since 2007 it has ranged from 0.5 per 100,000 (2020) to 1.1 per 100,000 (2013). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 0.5 per 100,000, and Jordan placed 2nd highest of 5. World rank, highest first: 51st of 78.

How many men are murdered in Jordan?

In 2023, the homicide rate for men in Jordan was 1.2 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. No year since 2007 has been lower. It is 3rd highest of 5 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 1.2 per 100,000. Of 78 countries with 2023 data, 56th highest.

How many battle deaths has Jordan had?

The Uppsala Conflict Data Program puts battle-related deaths in Jordan at 3 in 2024. It was 34 in 2016. It is 9th highest of 10 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 657. World rank, highest first: 36th of 41.