International migrant stock (% of population) in Jordan
Jordan: International migrant stock (% of population) was 45.7% in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock in Jordan, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock in Jordan stood at 45.7%.
That represents a change of down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Jordan peaked at 51.0% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 31.2%, in 1990.
That places Jordan 21st out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrant stock (% of population) in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31.2% | — |
| 1995 | 31.8% | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 34.0% | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 37.0% | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 51.0% | +37.8% |
| 2015 | 46.0% | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 45.5% | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 45.7% | +0.4% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 45.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.2%, 11.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 45.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.8%, 4.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.5% | 31.2% | 31.8% | 2 |
| 2000s | 35.5% | 34.0% | 37.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 48.5% | 46.0% | 51.0% | 2 |
| 2020s | 45.6% | 45.5% | 45.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More financial sector data for Jordan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1387 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.1013 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1387 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in Jordan?
- International migrant stock in Jordan was 45.7% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 51.0% in 2010.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.2% in 1990.
- How does Jordan rank for international migrant stock?
- Jordan ranks 21st out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.