Employed foreign-born population in Jordan

Jordan: Employed foreign-born population was 279.8 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
279.8
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
21st
of 34 countries
All-time high
335.71
in 2009
All-time low
17.57
in 1993
Years of data
20
1992–2012

Employed foreign-born population in Jordan, 1992–2012

01002003001992200220121992: 17.91993: 17.61994: 21.71995: 23.91996: 25.21997: 23.81998: 22.22000: 56.22001: 47.62002: 48.42003: 55.82004: 75.52005: 87.32006: 289.72007: 3142008: 303.32009: 335.72010: 298.32011: 280.32012: 279.8

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2012, employed foreign-born population in Jordan stood at 279.8.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 478.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employed foreign-born population in Jordan peaked at 335.71 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 17.57, in 1993.

That places Jordan 21st out of 34 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Employed foreign-born population in Jordan, year by year

Annual values for Employed foreign-born population in Jordan, 1992 to 2012.
Year Value Change
1992 17.88
1993 17.57 -1.8%
1994 21.72 +23.7%
1995 23.95 +10.2%
1996 25.17 +5.1%
1997 23.75 -5.6%
1998 22.16 -6.7%
2000 56.22 +153.7%
2001 47.56 -15.4%
2002 48.41 +1.8%
2003 55.83 +15.3%
2004 75.46 +35.2%
2005 87.29 +15.7%
2006 289.72 +231.9%
2007 313.96 +8.4%
2008 303.32 -3.4%
2009 335.71 +10.7%
2010 298.34 -11.1%
2011 280.26 -6.1%
2012 279.8 -0.2%

Jordan compared with similar countries

  • Jordan's 279.8 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 279.8, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Employed foreign-born population 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
2006 +231.9% 87.29 289.72
2000 +153.7% 22.16 56.22

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 21.74 17.57 25.17 7
2000s 161.35 47.56 335.71 10
2010s 286.13 279.8 298.34 3

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 18 Denmark 496.08
  2. 19 Dominican Republic 398.33
  3. 20 Greece 328.34
  4. 22 Costa Rica 252.7
  5. 23 Finland 242.58
  6. 24 Slovenia 168.96

See the full ranking of 34 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is employed foreign-born population in Jordan?
Employed foreign-born population in Jordan was 279.8 in 2012, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employed foreign-born population recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 335.71 in 2009.
What is the lowest employed foreign-born population recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 17.57 in 1993.
How does Jordan rank for employed foreign-born population?
Jordan ranks 21st out of 34 countries with data for 2012.
Is employed foreign-born population rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 478.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employed foreign-born population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employed foreign-born population
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
34 places, 271 data points, 1992–2024
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