Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Jordan

Jordan: Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 was 1.48 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
1.48 million
Change on year
up 3,315.3%
World rank
76th
of 109 countries
All-time high
1.48 million
in 2016
All-time low
13,797
in 2004
Years of data
16
2000–2016

Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Jordan, 2000–2016

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2000200820162000: 34.8k2001: 33.7k2002: 856.5k2003: 37.9k2004: 13.8k2005: 39.1k2006: 1.0M2007: 52.7k2008: 1.1M2009: 52.0k2010: 1.2M2011: 50.9k2012: 50.1k2013: 45.8k2014: 43.2k2016: 1.5M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

In 2016, total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Jordan stood at 1.48 million. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3,315.3% on the previous year and up 46.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Jordan peaked at 1.48 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 13,797, in 2004.

That places Jordan 76th out of 109 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 25-64 in Jordan, year by year

Annual values for Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Jordan, 2000 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2000 34,754 —
2001 33,652 -3.2%
2002 856,547 +2445.3%
2003 37,884 -95.6%
2004 13,797 -63.6%
2005 39,088 +183.3%
2006 1.01 million +2472.1%
2007 52,745 -94.8%
2008 1.11 million +1996.0%
2009 51,975 -95.3%
2010 1.21 million +2220.5%
2011 50,856 -95.8%
2012 50,088 -1.5%
2013 45,803 -8.6%
2014 43,240 -5.6%
2016 1.48 million +3315.3%

Jordan compared with similar countries

  • Jordan's 1.48 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.02 million, 49% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Jordan's 1.48 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.47 million, 60% of the median. (8 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2016 +3315.3% 43,240 1.48 million
2006 +2472.1% 39,088 1.01 million
2002 +2445.3% 33,652 856,547
2010 +2220.5% 51,975 1.21 million
2008 +1996.0% 52,745 1.11 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 323,135 13,797 1.11 million 10
2010s 478,805 43,240 1.48 million 6

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 73 Ireland 1.81 million compare
  2. 74 Croatia 1.77 million compare
  3. 75 Panama 1.51 million compare
  4. 77 Uruguay 1.46 million compare
  5. 78 Lithuania 1.33 million compare
  6. 79 Tajikistan 1.29 million compare

See the full ranking of 109 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Jordan?
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Jordan was 1.48 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 1.48 million in 2016.
What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 13,797 in 2004.
How does Jordan rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64?
Jordan ranks 76th out of 109 countries with data for 2016.
Is total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 46.9%. 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 25-64. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
109 places, 1,558 data points, 1970–2021
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