Capital of Jordan: Amman
The capital of Jordan is Amman. Jordan sits in Asia, has a population of 11,285,869, and uses the JOD. Official languages include Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Amman
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~11,285,869
- Area: 89,342 km²
- Population density: 126 people per km²
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: JOD
- ISO code: JO
How big is Jordan?
By population, Jordan ranks 83rd in the world, holding roughly 0.14% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 110th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Jordan has 126 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.1 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Jordan is the 27th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Jordan in population are Dominican Republic (11,228,821) and Cuba (11,212,191).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Serbia (88,361 km²) and Azerbaijan (86,600 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Jordan uses the JOD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Jordan in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Jordan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Jordan and a page on the flag of Jordan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
What is the population of Jordan?
About 11,285,869, making it the 83rd most populous country in the world.
How big is Jordan?
89,342 square kilometres, ranking 110th by land area, at a density of 126 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Jordan use?
The JOD, which no other country uses.