Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Jordan
Jordan: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 33.59 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Jordan, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 33.59 for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan peaked at 34.93 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 31, in 2021.
That places Jordan 182nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31.04 | — |
| 1992 | 31.54 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 31.67 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 32.8 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 33.68 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 34.06 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 34.04 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 33.99 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 34 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 34 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 33.1 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 32.52 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 31.98 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 32.31 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 32.63 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 32.42 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 34.59 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 34.48 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 34.93 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 34.56 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 33.97 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 33.36 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 32.42 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 32.07 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 32.73 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 32.99 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 32.94 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 32.02 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 32.65 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 32.27 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 31 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 31.54 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 33.45 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 33.33 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 33.43 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 33.51 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 33.59 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.98 | 31.04 | 34.06 | 9 |
| 2000s | 33.3 | 31.98 | 34.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.97 | 32.02 | 34.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.77 | 31 | 33.59 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 179 Sudan 34.7 compare
- 180 Palestine, State of 34 compare
- 181 Eswatini 33.95 compare
- 183 Afghanistan 32.41 compare
- 184 Syrian Arab Republic 31.63 compare
- 185 Somalia 27.37 compare
More work & labour data for Jordan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1467 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7497 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.06 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 13,518 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 669.38 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,584 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,739 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,323 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan was 33.59 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 34.93 in 2009.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 31 in 2021.
- How does Jordan rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Jordan ranks 182nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.