Jordan
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Amman
- Population
- 11,520,684
- 2025
- Area
- 89,318 km²
- Official language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Jordanian Dinar
- JOD
- GDP per capita
- US$5,348
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Jordanians may hold another nationality without losing Jordanian citizenship, but foreigners naturalising in Jordan must lose their previous nationality.
Jordan (Asia) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #24/200 (82.2/100). Lowest relative position: Quality of Life Index — #127/211 (61.4/100). The passport ranks #93/198 and reaches 46 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 51.9/100 (#116/199). On the entry side, 142/197 passports can enter Jordan without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Jordan.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity59.8
- Safety & Stability72.9
- Economy & Income54.8
- Education63.3
- Environment & Clean Water60.3
- Infrastructure83.4
- Digital Connectivity48.3
- Equality51.1
- Learning Quality52.8
- Educational Attainment85.1
- Expected Years of Schooling49.2
- Education Spending54.7
- Basic Access77.5
- Violent Crime98.3
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism50.9
- Law Enforcement & Order56.0
- Road Safety57.3
- Absence of Armed Conflict99.5
- Health Outcomes84.5
- Coverage & Access87.0
- Health Workforce & Facilities28.6
- Spending & Investment26.7
- Financial Protection54.3
- Personal Income Tax45.5
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security53.7
- Rule of Law & Property Rights54.2
- Political Stability50.9
- Institutions & Regulation56.4
- Financial Soundness61.3
- Monetary Stability96.8
- Freedom of Capital Movement65.0
- Education63.3
- Healthcare59.8
- Safety72.9
- Quality of Life61.4
- Cost of living82.2
- Passport13.3
- Passport13.3
- Quality of Life61.4
- Safety72.9
- Healthcare59.8
- Purchasing power & price stability32.7
- Education63.3
- Wealth Protection62.4
- Tax72.6
- Cost of living82.2
- Healthcare59.8
- Safety72.9
- Quality of Life61.4
- Tax72.6
- Wealth Protection62.4
- Affordable Prices76.0
- Price Stability96.8
- Purchasing power16.7
At a glance
Entering Jordan
- Visa-free: 2 passports
- Visa on arrival: 140 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 55 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 6/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Investor Residency (via company registration under Investment Law)
- Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program (2025 reform framework)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
What is the population of Jordan?
According to the World Bank, Jordan had a population of 11,520,684 in 2025.
What is the official language of Jordan?
The official language of Jordan is Arabic.
What currency does Jordan use?
Jordan uses the Jordanian Dinar (JOD).
Does Jordan allow dual citizenship?
Jordanians may hold another nationality without losing Jordanian citizenship, but foreigners naturalising in Jordan must lose their previous nationality.
How strong is the Jordan passport?
The Jordan passport ranks #93 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 46 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Jordan passport holders?
Holders of the Jordan passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 143 destinations and need an e-Visa for 58. Full list: Jordan passport page.
How many passports can enter Jordan without applying for a visa in advance?
142 of 197 passports can enter Jordan without applying for a consular visa in advance: 2 visa-free and 140 with a visa on arrival. 55 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Jordan offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Jordan: Investor Residency (via company registration under Investment Law) and Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program (2025 reform framework). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Jordan?
In Jordan, Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program (2025 reform framework) requires a minimum investment starting from US$493,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Jordan?
In Jordan, an application under Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program (2025 reform framework) takes about 3–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Jordan through these programmes?
Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program (2025 reform framework) grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Jordan?
In Jordan, Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program (2025 reform framework) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Jordan?
Family members included: Investor Residency (via company registration under Investment Law): spouse; Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program (2025 reform framework): spouse and children under 18.
Where is Jordan strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Jordan is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#24 of 200) and weakest on the Quality of Life Index (#127 of 211).
How does Jordan rank for quality of life?
Jordan scores 61.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #127 of 211.
Is Jordan expensive to live in?
Jordan scores 82.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #24 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Jordan?
Jordan scores 72.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #89 of 203.
How does Jordan rank for healthcare?
Jordan scores 59.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #82 of 192.
How does Jordan rank for education?
Jordan scores 63.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #100 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
