Population

JordanvsUnited Arab Emirates
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
United Arab Emirates is higher
Nominal GDP
United Arab Emirates is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Jordan’s population is 5.2% larger than that of the United Arab Emirates, a difference of 566,476.
Surface area
The United Arab Emirates’ surface area is 10% larger than that of Jordan, a difference of 9,330 km².
Population density
Jordan’s population density is 16% higher than that of the United Arab Emirates, a difference of 18 /km².
Nominal GDP
The United Arab Emirates’ nominal GDP is 935% larger than that of Jordan, a difference of $498.97 billion.
GDP per capita
The United Arab Emirates’ GDP per capita is 989% higher than that of Jordan, a difference of $45,655.
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
Abu Dhabi
Population
11,552,876
10,986,400
Surface area
89,318 km²
98,648 km²
Population density
129 /km²
111 /km²
Nominal GDP
$53.35 billion · 2024
$552.32 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,618 · 2024
$50,274 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د
United Arab Emirates dirham · AED · إ.د
Nationality
Jordanian
Emirati, Emirian, Emiri
Phone code
+962
+971
Internet domain
.jo
.ae
ISO codes
JO / JOR
AE / ARE
Time zone
Asia/Amman
Asia/Dubai
Native name
الأردن
دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
| Measure | Jordan | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Amman | Abu Dhabi |
| Population | 11,552,876 | 10,986,400 |
| Surface area | 89,318 km² | 98,648 km² |
| Population density | 129 /km² | 111 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.35 billion · 2024 | $552.32 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,618 · 2024 | $50,274 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د | United Arab Emirates dirham · AED · إ.د |
| Nationality | Jordanian | Emirati, Emirian, Emiri |
| Phone code | +962 | +971 |
| Internet domain | .jo | .ae |
| ISO codes | JO / JOR | AE / ARE |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman | Asia/Dubai |
| Native name | الأردن | دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة |
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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 United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in Western Asia located at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran.
Full United Arab Emirates profile →Jordan & United Arab Emirates: 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 United Arab Emirates?
The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
What is the population of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a recorded population of approximately 10,986,400 people.
How big is United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates covers an area of about 98,648 km².
What is the population density of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a population density of roughly 111 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $552.32 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a GDP per capita of approximately $50,274.
What currency is used in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), with the symbol إ.د.
Where is United Arab Emirates located?
United Arab Emirates is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of United Arab Emirates?
The native name of United Arab Emirates is دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
What are people from United Arab Emirates called?
People from United Arab Emirates are referred to as Emirati, Emirian, Emiri.
What is the phone calling code for United Arab Emirates?
The international dialing code for United Arab Emirates is +971.
What is the internet domain for United Arab Emirates?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Arab Emirates is .ae.
What time zone is United Arab Emirates in?
United Arab Emirates uses the Asia/Dubai time zone.
What is United Arab Emirates known for?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in Western Asia located at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran.