Economy, jobs and prices in Amman, Jordan: official figures
In 2025 the unemployment rate among Jordanian women aged 15 and over in Amman was 31.8%, 6th highest of 12 governorates (Kingdom: 33.2%). The rate is the share of women in the labour force who are looking for work.
What is the unemployment rate for men in Amman?
In 2025 the unemployment rate among Jordanian men aged 15 and over in Amman was 15.3%, joint 2nd lowest of 12 governorates (Kingdom: 18.0%).
Source: Department of Statistics, Jordan · saved copyHow many women in Amman are in work or looking for work?
Only 16.3% of Jordanian women aged 15 and over in Amman were in the labour force (working or looking for work) in 2025, 5th highest of 12 governorates (Kingdom: 14.8%).
Source: Department of Statistics, Jordan · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Amman?
Youth unemployment among Jordanians aged 15 to 24 in Amman was 64.8% for young women and 37.9% for young men in 2025 (Kingdom: 68.3% and 41.9%).
Source: Department of Statistics, Jordan · saved copyHow many young people in Amman are working or looking for work?
In 2025, 10.6% of young Jordanian women and 28.8% of young men aged 15 to 24 in Amman were in the labour force (Kingdom: 9.2% and 30.9%).
Source: Department of Statistics, Jordan · saved copyIs unemployment higher for women or men in Amman?
Unemployment among women in Amman is 16.5 percentage points above the rate for men (31.8% against 15.3%) in 2025.
Source: Department of Statistics, Jordan · saved copyHow Amman compares with other governorates
Unemployment rate, Jordanian women aged 15+ (2025)
Amman ranks 6 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, Jordanian women aged 15+ |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Zarqa | 35.9% |
| 4 | Ajlun | 35.1% |
| 5 | Ma'an | 32.3% |
| 6 | Amman | 31.8% |
| 7 | Mafraq | 30.8% |
| 8 | Balqa | 30.5% |
| 9 | Karak | 30.2% |
Unemployment rate, Jordanian men aged 15+ (2025)
Amman ranks 10 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, Jordanian men aged 15+ |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ajlun | 19.3% |
| 7 | Madaba | 18.5% |
| 8 | Jarash | 18.5% |
| 9 | Zarqa | 17.6% |
| 10 | Amman | 15.3% |
| 11 | Karak | 15.3% |
| 12 | Aqaba | 13.1% |
Labour force participation, Jordanian women aged 15+ (2025)
Amman ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Labour force participation, Jordanian women aged 15+ |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ajlun | 17.6% |
| 3 | Madaba | 17.5% |
| 4 | Tafilah | 17.3% |
| 5 | Amman | 16.3% |
| 6 | Ma'an | 16.2% |
| 7 | Mafraq | 15.7% |
| 8 | Balqa | 15.2% |
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Sources
- Department of Statistics, Jordan: Indicators of economy by governorate, 2008-2025 (Labour Force Survey): economic activity and unemployment rates of Jordanians aged 15+, by sex, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 582676f2bf9b…)
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