Population
Yemen is higher
Yemen records 40,583,164, about 3.51× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Yemen is higher
Yemen records 527,970 km², about 5.91× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Jordan is higher
Jordan records $53.35 billion, about 2.47× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇯🇴 Jordan11,552,876
🇾🇪 Yemen40,583,164
Yemen’s population is 251% larger than that of Jordan, a difference of 29,030,288.
Surface area
🇯🇴 Jordan89,318 km²
🇾🇪 Yemen527,970 km²
Yemen’s surface area is 491% larger than that of Jordan, a difference of 438,652 km².
Population density
🇯🇴 Jordan129 /km²
🇾🇪 Yemen76.9 /km²
Jordan’s population density is 68% higher than that of Yemen, a difference of 52.5 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇯🇴 Jordan$53.35 billion · 2024
🇾🇪 Yemen$21.61 billion · 2018
Jordan’s nominal GDP is 147% larger than that of Yemen, a difference of $31.75 billion.
GDP per capita
🇯🇴 Jordan$4,618 · 2024
🇾🇪 Yemen$634 · 2018
Jordan’s GDP per capita is 629% higher than that of Yemen, a difference of $3,984.
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
Sanaa
Population
11,552,876
40,583,164
Surface area
89,318 km²
527,970 km²
Population density
129 /km²
76.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$53.35 billion · 2024
$21.61 billion · 2018
GDP per capita
$4,618 · 2024
$634 · 2018
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د
Yemeni rial · YER · ﷼
Nationality
Jordanian
Yemeni
Phone code
+962
+967
Internet domain
.jo
.ye
ISO codes
JO / JOR
YE / YEM
Time zone
Asia/Amman
Asia/Aden
Native name
الأردن
اليَمَن
| Measure | Jordan | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Amman | Sanaa |
| Population | 11,552,876 | 40,583,164 |
| Surface area | 89,318 km² | 527,970 km² |
| Population density | 129 /km² | 76.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.35 billion · 2024 | $21.61 billion · 2018 |
| GDP per capita | $4,618 · 2024 | $634 · 2018 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د | Yemeni rial · YER · ﷼ |
| Nationality | Jordanian | Yemeni |
| Phone code | +962 | +967 |
| Internet domain | .jo | .ye |
| ISO codes | JO / JOR | YE / YEM |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman | Asia/Aden |
| Native name | الأردن | اليَمَن |
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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 Yemen
Yemen is a nation at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, a land of ancient civilisations, mud-brick skyscrapers and dramatic highlands. Once known to the Romans as Arabia Felix, fortunate Arabia, for its fertility and incense trade, it holds a deep and storied heritage. In recent years it has been devastated by a prolonged and severe conflict.
Full Yemen profile →Jordan & Yemen: 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 Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa.
What is the population of Yemen?
Yemen has a recorded population of approximately 40,583,164 people.
How big is Yemen?
Yemen covers an area of about 527,970 km².
What is the population density of Yemen?
Yemen has a population density of roughly 76.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Yemen?
Yemen has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $21.61 billion as of 2018.
What is the GDP per capita of Yemen?
Yemen has a GDP per capita of approximately $634.
What currency is used in Yemen?
Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (YER), with the symbol ﷼.
Where is Yemen located?
Yemen is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Yemen?
The native name of Yemen is اليَمَن.
What are people from Yemen called?
People from Yemen are referred to as Yemeni.
What is the phone calling code for Yemen?
The international dialing code for Yemen is +967.
What is the internet domain for Yemen?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Yemen is .ye.
What time zone is Yemen in?
Yemen uses the Asia/Aden time zone.
What is Yemen known for?
Yemen is a nation at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, a land of ancient civilisations, mud-brick skyscrapers and dramatic highlands. Once known to the Romans as Arabia Felix, fortunate Arabia, for its fertility and incense trade, it holds a deep and storied heritage. In recent years it has been devastated by a prolonged and severe conflict.