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Jordan's

Economic indicators

89

World ranked

Jordan ranks 89 in the world by current economic output

$50.8bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

53

EMEA ranked

Jordan is ranked 53 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Jordan, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

2.7%

Current rate

▲ 0.5% increase

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Jordan's inflation rate

70 days

Maternity leave

Maternity: 70 days paid leave for those with 6+ months tenure, pay tied to salary, covered by Social Security. Paternity: 3 days paid leave, taken pre-birth, full salary paid by employer. No parental leave law in Jordan.

14 days

Sick leave

Employees get 14 days of full-paid sick leave, with another 14 days at 50% pay if hospitalized. Employers are responsible for payments.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Jordan's

Labor market

Jordan vs world population age distribution

11.1m

Population

Jordan has a population of about 11.1m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

47 hrs

Average working full time week

Working hours are typically 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, with possible extensions to 6 days and 48 hours. The work week usually runs from Sunday to Thursday, with overtime pay for extra hours worked.

17.9%

Current percentage

▼ 0.3% reduction

Jordan has a severly unhealthy unemployment rate, signalling there is significant economic problems. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Jordan's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • phosphate mining
  • pharmaceuticals
  • tourism

Ratio of males to females (by age)

63 / 14

Male

[ "In Jordan there is a large gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating significant structural or cultural barriers preventing more equal gender parity." ]

Jordan's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.