Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in Jordan

Jordan: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education was 1.22 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
1.22 million
Change on year
up 2,560.9%
World rank
74th
of 105 countries
All-time high
1.25 million
in 2008
All-time low
21,148
in 2001
Years of data
13
2000–2016

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in Jordan, 2000–2016

0250.0k500.0k750.0k1.0M1.2M2000200820162000: 21.9k2001: 21.1k2002: 1.0M2006: 1.2M2007: 57.6k2008: 1.3M2009: 56.4k2010: 796.2k2011: 53.9k2012: 53.0k2013: 48.4k2014: 45.8k2016: 1.2M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in Jordan is 1.22 million, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of up 2,560.9% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in Jordan peaked at 1.25 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21,148, in 2001.

That places Jordan 74th out of 105 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 515,413 21,148 1.25 million 7
2010s 369,479 45,833 1.22 million 6

Countries ranked near Jordan

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  4. 75 Lithuania 1.20 million compare
  5. 76 El Salvador 1.18 million compare
  6. 77 Puerto Rico 1.12 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in Jordan?
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in Jordan was 1.22 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 1.25 million in 2008.
What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 21,148 in 2001.
How does Jordan rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education?
Jordan ranks 74th out of 105 countries with data for 2016.
Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
107 places, 1,446 data points, 1970–2021
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