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Room of Countries and Flags · UN member 87
What is Jordan like?
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In short
Jordan is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 11.5 million people (UN estimate), the 83rd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1955Population: 83rd
Jordanヨルダン- Region
- Western Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 11.5 million (83rd)
- Area
- 89,318 km² (108th)
- UN member since
- December 14, 1955
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Jordan in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 11.5 million, the 83rd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/11 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 89,318 km², the 108th largest of the 193. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 129.
Joining the United Nations
Jordan joined the United Nations on December 14, 1955.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
15 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Jordan’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Jordan on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Jordan, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.