Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Jordan
Jordan: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban was 1.65 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Jordan, 2002–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Jordan is 1.65 million, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3,641.5% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Jordan peaked at 1.65 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 44,034, in 2014.
That places Jordan 60th out of 99 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.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 978,895 | — |
| 2006 | 1.15 million | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 58,677 | -94.9% |
| 2008 | 1.24 million | +2020.3% |
| 2009 | 57,032 | -95.4% |
| 2010 | 1.27 million | +2122.2% |
| 2011 | 53,873 | -95.7% |
| 2012 | 52,435 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 47,036 | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 44,034 | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 1.65 million | +3641.5% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 1.65 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.29 million, 72% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 1.65 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.26 million, 73% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 698,273 | 57,032 | 1.24 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 518,713 | 44,034 | 1.65 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More reference data data for Jordan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0464 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.425 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7273 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0055 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.7273 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0299 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Jordan?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Jordan was 1.65 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.65 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,034 in 2014.
- How does Jordan rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban?
- Jordan ranks 60th out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. 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, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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