Female labor force by age in Jordan
Jordan: Female labor force by age was 873 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Jordan, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, female labor force by age in Jordan stood at 873 people.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 104.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Jordan peaked at 1,153 people in 2022 and was at its lowest, 77 people, in 1990.
That places Jordan 182nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 94.9 people | 77 people | 115 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 286 people | 120 people | 421 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 528.8 people | 345 people | 899 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 768.8 people | 365 people | 1,153 people | 5 |
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More work & labour data for Jordan
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 40.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 62.5% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 25.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 16.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 42.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 66.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 17.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Jordan?
- Female labor force by age in Jordan was 873 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,153 people in 2022.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 77 people in 1990.
- How does Jordan rank for female labor force by age?
- Jordan ranks 182nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).