Jordan
Asia Β· Western Asia
Stable and safe by regional standards β ancient Petra, gateway to the Middle East.
Backpacker
Ideal destination
Retiree
Ideal destination
At a Glance
Jordan
Jordan is a Middle Eastern country of ancient ruins, desert landscapes, and warm Bedouin hospitality that has made it one of the region's most visitor-friendly destinations. Petra, carved into rose-red sandstone, is one of the great archaeological wonders of the world, and the Wadi Rum desert offers a landscape of silence and scale that feels otherworldly. The food, the tea, and the welcome in Jordanian homes are things most visitors remember long after they leave.
- Hosts more refugees per capita than almost any country in the world.
- Petra was carved directly into red sandstone cliffs β no foundations, no mortar.
- More than half the population is under 25, yet unemployment is structurally high.
Quick Facts
Capital
Amman
Language
Arabic
Currency
Ψ―.Ψ§ JOD
Area
88,794 kmΒ²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
196Mbps
Mobile
44Mbps
GDP / Capita
$5K
PPP / Capita
$11K
Inflation
1.6%
Unemployment
16.5%
Innovation (GII)
29.7
GNI / Capita
$4K
Tax Revenue
17.0%
FDI Inflows
3.1%
Education Spend
3.2%
Cost of Living
39.4
Price Level Index
49th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
