MigrantoJordanian Diaspora
659.2K Jordanians live abroad — the #91 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 65% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 209093 |
| UAE | 158125 |
| Palestine | 59477 |
| Kuwait | 58434 |
| Qatar | 34441 |
| Turkey | 24978 |
| Libya | 23026 |
| Canada | 20195 |
| Bahrain | 15949 |
| Oman | 15210 |
| Iraq | 10581 |
| Australia | 9469 |
| Ukraine | 3825 |
| Italy | 2908 |
| Egypt | 2616 |
| Algeria | 2296 |
| Denmark | 1401 |
| Brazil | 1261 |
| Hungary | 1024 |
| Greece | 879 |
| Norway | 679 |
| Cyprus | 464 |
| China | 434 |
| Finland | 410 |
| Bulgaria | 403 |
| Sri Lanka | 279 |
| Portugal | 240 |
| Panama | 215 |
| Malta | 200 |
| Venezuela | 177 |
| Slovenia | 76 |
| Slovakia | 74 |
| Croatia | 59 |
| Luxembourg | 54 |
| Iceland | 41 |
| Honduras | 41 |
| Puerto Rico | 34 |
| Estonia | 29 |
| Belarus | 28 |
| Nicaragua | 27 |
| Bolivia | 19 |
| Costa Rica | 16 |
| Lithuania | 8 |
| Liechtenstein | 5 |
| Latvia | 4 |
| Guinea | 0 |
By destination region
Middle East is the leading destination region at 89%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Jordan.
Saudi Arabia is the primary destination for emigrants
Saudi Arabia attracts 32% of all emigrants from Jordan, while the second-largest destination receives just 24%.
Canada is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Canada has increased by 50% since 2015, rising from 13.5K to 20.2K in 9 years.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 41% to 32%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 18 residents of Jordan has emigrated — 659.2K out of 11.6M, representing 5.7% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 265920 |
| 1995 | 292015 |
| 2000 | 324675 |
| 2005 | 384315 |
| 2010 | 486197 |
| 2015 | 582220 |
| 2020 | 609679 |
| 2024 | 659204 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Saudi Arabia | UAE | Palestine | Kuwait | Qatar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 108617 | 25993 | 55317 | 20985 | 7652 |
| 1995 | 118774 | 35196 | 54057 | 18286 | 11374 |
| 2000 | 128816 | 46069 | 52798 | 21504 | 16790 |
| 2005 | 152902 | 62416 | 61322 | 24898 | 14398 |
| 2010 | 178477 | 105574 | 61279 | 33449 | 26040 |
| 2015 | 209149 | 132965 | 60127 | 45909 | 39898 |
| 2020 | 205283 | 139263 | 59543 | 53291 | 32157 |
| 2024 | 209093 | 158125 | 59477 | 58434 | 34441 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Jordan as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Jordan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Jordanians move to?
Most Jordanians have moved to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Palestine — these three countries account for about 65% of all Jordanians living abroad.
How many Jordanians live abroad?
Around 659.2K Jordanians live abroad, making it the #91-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Jordan lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of Jordan lives abroad — that's 659.2K out of a total population of 11.6M.
How has emigration from Jordan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Jordan has grown from 582.2K to 659.2K people, a growth of about 13%.
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