Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Jordan is higher
Nominal GDP
Qatar is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Jordan’s population is 304% larger than that of Qatar, a difference of 8,695,054.
Surface area
Jordan’s surface area is 677% larger than that of Qatar, a difference of 77,828 km².
Population density
Qatar’s population density is 92% higher than that of Jordan, a difference of 119 /km².
Nominal GDP
Qatar’s nominal GDP is 311% larger than that of Jordan, a difference of $165.81 billion.
GDP per capita
Qatar’s GDP per capita is about 16.6× that of Jordan, a difference of $72,071.
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
Doha
Population
11,552,876
2,857,822
Surface area
89,318 km²
11,490 km²
Population density
129 /km²
249 /km²
Nominal GDP
$53.35 billion · 2024
$219.16 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,618 · 2024
$76,689 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د
Qatari riyal · QAR · ق.ر
Nationality
Jordanian
Qatari
Phone code
+962
+974
Internet domain
.jo
.qa
ISO codes
JO / JOR
QA / QAT
Time zone
Asia/Amman
Asia/Qatar
Native name
الأردن
قطر
| Measure | Jordan | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Amman | Doha |
| Population | 11,552,876 | 2,857,822 |
| Surface area | 89,318 km² | 11,490 km² |
| Population density | 129 /km² | 249 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.35 billion · 2024 | $219.16 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,618 · 2024 | $76,689 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د | Qatari riyal · QAR · ق.ر |
| Nationality | Jordanian | Qatari |
| Phone code | +962 | +974 |
| Internet domain | .jo | .qa |
| ISO codes | JO / JOR | QA / QAT |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman | Asia/Qatar |
| Native name | الأردن | قطر |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Jordan profile →About Qatar
Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small peninsula of the same name. Its territory is mainly composed of a desert peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Al Thani family.
Full Qatar profile →Jordan & Qatar: 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 Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
What is the population of Qatar?
Qatar has a recorded population of approximately 2,857,822 people.
How big is Qatar?
Qatar covers an area of about 11,490 km².
What is the population density of Qatar?
Qatar has a population density of roughly 249 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Qatar?
Qatar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $219.16 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Qatar?
Qatar has a GDP per capita of approximately $76,689.
What currency is used in Qatar?
Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR), with the symbol ق.ر.
Where is Qatar located?
Qatar is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Qatar?
The native name of Qatar is قطر.
What are people from Qatar called?
People from Qatar are referred to as Qatari.
What is the phone calling code for Qatar?
The international dialing code for Qatar is +974.
What is the internet domain for Qatar?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Qatar is .qa.
What time zone is Qatar in?
Qatar uses the Asia/Qatar time zone.
What is Qatar known for?
Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small peninsula of the same name. Its territory is mainly composed of a desert peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Al Thani family.