Prime Minister Jafar HASSAN (since 15 September 2024)
Judiciary:
Court of Cassation or Supreme Court (consists of 15 members, including the chief justice); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
Administrative Divisions:
12 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); 'Ajlun, Al 'Aqabah, Al Balqa', Al Karak, Al Mafraq, Al ‘Asimah (Amman), At Tafilah, Az Zarqa', Irbid, Jarash, Ma'an, Madaba
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
Yes
Diplomatic Presence:
3504 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008
Major Alliances and Organizations
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
4.8% (2023 est.)
Industry
24.8% (2023 est.)
Services
60.7% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$22.186 billion
Imports:
$28.922 billion
Major Trading Partners
USA 21
India 13
Saudi Arabia 11
China 7
Iraq 6
Economic Outlook
Jordan has a 2.68% GDP growth rate with 2.08% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.