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JordanvsPalestinian Territory Occupied

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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 2.18× the other value.

Surface area

Jordan is higher

Jordan records 89,318 km², about 14.8× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Jordan is higher

Jordan records $53.35 billion, about 3.89× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇯🇴 Jordan11,552,876
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied5,289,152

Jordan’s population is 118% larger than that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of 6,263,724.

Surface area

🇯🇴 Jordan89,318 km²
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied6,025 km²

Jordan’s surface area is about 14.8× that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of 83,293 km².

Population density

🇯🇴 Jordan129 /km²
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied878 /km²

Palestinian Territory Occupied’s population density is 579% higher than that of Jordan, a difference of 749 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇯🇴 Jordan$53.35 billion · 2024
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied$13.71 billion · 2024

Jordan’s nominal GDP is 289% larger than that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of $39.64 billion.

GDP per capita

🇯🇴 Jordan$4,618 · 2024
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied$2,592 · 2024

Jordan’s GDP per capita is 78% higher than that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of $2,026.

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

Amman

East Jerusalem

Population

11,552,876

5,289,152

Surface area

89,318 km²

6,025 km²

Population density

129 /km²

878 /km²

Nominal GDP

$53.35 billion · 2024

$13.71 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,618 · 2024

$2,592 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د

Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪

Nationality

Jordanian

Palestinian

Phone code

+962

+970

Internet domain

.jo

.ps

ISO codes

JO / JOR

PS / PSE

Time zone

Asia/Amman

Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron

Native name

الأردن

فلسطين

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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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About Palestinian Territory Occupied

The Palestinian Territory Occupied refers to the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, territories that have been under Israeli occupation since 1967. These territories are considered by international law to be occupied land, and their final status is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Full Palestinian Territory Occupied profile →

Jordan & Palestinian Territory Occupied: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

The capital of Palestinian Territory Occupied is East Jerusalem.

What is the population of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied has a recorded population of approximately 5,289,152 people.

How big is Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied covers an area of about 6,025 km².

What is the population density of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied has a population density of roughly 878 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $13.71 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,592.

What currency is used in Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), with the symbol ₪.

Where is Palestinian Territory Occupied located?

Palestinian Territory Occupied is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

The native name of Palestinian Territory Occupied is فلسطين.

What are people from Palestinian Territory Occupied called?

People from Palestinian Territory Occupied are referred to as Palestinian.

What is the phone calling code for Palestinian Territory Occupied?

The international dialing code for Palestinian Territory Occupied is +970.

What is the internet domain for Palestinian Territory Occupied?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Palestinian Territory Occupied is .ps.

What time zone is Palestinian Territory Occupied in?

Palestinian Territory Occupied spans 2 time zones including Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron.

What is Palestinian Territory Occupied known for?

The Palestinian Territory Occupied refers to the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, territories that have been under Israeli occupation since 1967. These territories are considered by international law to be occupied land, and their final status is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.