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BahrainvsJordan

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Jordan is higher

Jordan records 11,552,876, about 7.27× the other value.

Surface area

Jordan is higher

Jordan records 89,318 km², about 111.6× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Jordan is higher

Jordan records $53.35 billion, about 1.13× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇭 Bahrain1,588,670
🇯🇴 Jordan11,552,876

Jordan’s population is 627% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of 9,964,206.

Surface area

🇧🇭 Bahrain800 km²
🇯🇴 Jordan89,318 km²

Jordan’s surface area is about 112× that of Bahrain, a difference of 88,518 km².

Population density

🇧🇭 Bahrain1,986 /km²
🇯🇴 Jordan129 /km²

Bahrain’s population density is about 15.4× that of Jordan, a difference of 1,856 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇭 Bahrain$47.11 billion · 2024
🇯🇴 Jordan$53.35 billion · 2024

Jordan’s nominal GDP is 13% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of $6.24 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇭 Bahrain$29,654 · 2024
🇯🇴 Jordan$4,618 · 2024

Bahrain’s GDP per capita is 542% higher than that of Jordan, a difference of $25,035.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Manama

Amman

Population

1,588,670

11,552,876

Surface area

800 km²

89,318 km²

Population density

1,986 /km²

129 /km²

Nominal GDP

$47.11 billion · 2024

$53.35 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$29,654 · 2024

$4,618 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب

Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د

Nationality

Bahraini

Jordanian

Phone code

+973

+962

Internet domain

.bh

.jo

ISO codes

BH / BHR

JO / JOR

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

Asia/Amman

Native name

‏البحرين

الأردن

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About Bahrain

Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.

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About Jordan

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a landlocked country in Western Asia, known for its historical sites, diverse culture, and strategic position in the Middle East.

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Bahrain & Jordan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bahrain?

The capital of Bahrain is Manama.

What is the population of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a recorded population of approximately 1,588,670 people.

How big is Bahrain?

Bahrain covers an area of about 800 km².

What is the population density of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a population density of roughly 1,986 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $47.11 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,654.

What currency is used in Bahrain?

Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD), with the symbol .د.ب.

Where is Bahrain located?

Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Bahrain?

The native name of Bahrain is ‏البحرين.

What are people from Bahrain called?

People from Bahrain are referred to as Bahraini.

What is the phone calling code for Bahrain?

The international dialing code for Bahrain is +973.

What is the internet domain for Bahrain?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bahrain is .bh.

What time zone is Bahrain in?

Bahrain uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone.

What is Bahrain known for?

Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.

What is the capital of Jordan?

The capital of Jordan is Amman.

What is the population of Jordan?

Jordan has a recorded population of approximately 11,552,876 people.

How big is Jordan?

Jordan covers an area of about 89,318 km².

What is the population density of Jordan?

Jordan has a population density of roughly 129 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Jordan?

Jordan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.35 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Jordan?

Jordan has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,618.

What currency is used in Jordan?

Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD), with the symbol ا.د.

Where is Jordan located?

Jordan is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Jordan?

The native name of Jordan is الأردن.

What are people from Jordan called?

People from Jordan are referred to as Jordanian.

What is the phone calling code for Jordan?

The international dialing code for Jordan is +962.

What is the internet domain for Jordan?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Jordan is .jo.

What time zone is Jordan in?

Jordan uses the Asia/Amman time zone.

What is Jordan known for?

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a landlocked country in Western Asia, known for its historical sites, diverse culture, and strategic position in the Middle East.