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JordanvsSaudi Arabia

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

Saudi Arabia is higher

Saudi Arabia records 35,300,280, about 3.06× the other value.

Surface area

Saudi Arabia is higher

Saudi Arabia records 2,149,690 km², about 24.1× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Saudi Arabia is higher

Saudi Arabia records $1.24 trillion, about 23.2× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇯🇴 Jordan11,552,876
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia35,300,280

Saudi Arabia’s population is 206% larger than that of Jordan, a difference of 23,747,404.

Surface area

🇯🇴 Jordan89,318 km²
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia2,149,690 km²

Saudi Arabia’s surface area is about 24.1× that of Jordan, a difference of 2,060,372 km².

Population density

🇯🇴 Jordan129 /km²
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia16.4 /km²

Jordan’s population density is 688% higher than that of Saudi Arabia, a difference of 113 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇯🇴 Jordan$53.35 billion · 2024
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia$1.24 trillion · 2024

Saudi Arabia’s nominal GDP is about 23.2× that of Jordan, a difference of $1.19 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇯🇴 Jordan$4,618 · 2024
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia$35,122 · 2024

Saudi Arabia’s GDP per capita is 661% higher than that of Jordan, a difference of $30,504.

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

Riyadh

Population

11,552,876

35,300,280

Surface area

89,318 km²

2,149,690 km²

Population density

129 /km²

16.4 /km²

Nominal GDP

$53.35 billion · 2024

$1.24 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,618 · 2024

$35,122 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د

Saudi riyal · SAR · ﷼

Nationality

Jordanian

Saudi, Saudi Arabian

Phone code

+962

+966

Internet domain

.jo

.sa

ISO codes

JO / JOR

SA / SAU

Time zone

Asia/Amman

Asia/Riyadh

Native name

الأردن

المملكة العربية السعودية

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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 Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the largest country in the Middle East and the second-largest in Asia by land area. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.

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Jordan & Saudi Arabia: 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 Saudi Arabia?

The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.

What is the population of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has a recorded population of approximately 35,300,280 people.

How big is Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia covers an area of about 2,149,690 km².

What is the population density of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has a population density of roughly 16.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.24 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has a GDP per capita of approximately $35,122.

What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR), with the symbol ﷼.

Where is Saudi Arabia located?

Saudi Arabia is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Saudi Arabia?

The native name of Saudi Arabia is المملكة العربية السعودية.

What are people from Saudi Arabia called?

People from Saudi Arabia are referred to as Saudi, Saudi Arabian.

What is the phone calling code for Saudi Arabia?

The international dialing code for Saudi Arabia is +966.

What is the internet domain for Saudi Arabia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Saudi Arabia is .sa.

What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?

Saudi Arabia uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone.

What is Saudi Arabia known for?

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the largest country in the Middle East and the second-largest in Asia by land area. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.