Female labor force by age in Jordan
Jordan: Female labor force by age was 873 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
873 people
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
182nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
1,153 people
in 2022
All-time low
77 people
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
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.
Female labor force by age in Jordan, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 77 people | — |
| 1991 | 82 people | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 84 people | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 88 people | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 92 people | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 96 people | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 100 people | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 105 people | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 110 people | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 115 people | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 120 people | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 234 people | +95.0% |
| 2002 | 202 people | -13.7% |
| 2003 | 253 people | +25.2% |
| 2004 | 299 people | +18.2% |
| 2005 | 354 people | +18.4% |
| 2006 | 230 people | -35.0% |
| 2007 | 421 people | +83.0% |
| 2008 | 411 people | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 336 people | -18.2% |
| 2010 | 460 people | +36.9% |
| 2011 | 346 people | -24.8% |
| 2012 | 345 people | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 406 people | +17.7% |
| 2014 | 428 people | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 555 people | +29.7% |
| 2016 | 717 people | +29.2% |
| 2017 | 899 people | +25.4% |
| 2018 | 581 people | -35.4% |
| 2019 | 551 people | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 365 people | -33.8% |
| 2021 | 625 people | +71.2% |
| 2022 | 1,153 people | +84.5% |
| 2023 | 828 people | -28.2% |
| 2024 | 873 people | +5.4% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 873 people is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 28,662 people, 3% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 873 people is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,457 people, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
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 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).