Jordan
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Western Asia · JOR
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Jordan
Jordan is one of the region's easiest high-impact routes thanks to Petra, desert landscapes, and a compact loop that can be done in a week. It works best as Amman plus Petra and Wadi Rum with a Dead Sea stop rather than a long, multi-stop circuit.
Popular For
Things To See
- Amman
- Petra
- Wadi Rum
- Dead Sea
- Jerash
- Wadi Mujib
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Spring and fall are the most comfortable for desert and outdoor sightseeing.
- Petra and Wadi Rum are the two fixed anchors, so book those nights first.
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Hotels & Accommodations
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Jordan.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Amman
- Population
- 11,734,000
- Area
- 89,342 km²
- Region
- Western Asia
Languages
- Arabic
Currency
Jordanian dinar (د.ا)
JOD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
42.7
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 36.3
- Restaurants
- 40.7
- Rent
- 7.9
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Amman (31.95°N, 35.93°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
34/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 20/100
- Lived safety
- 60/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.754
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.007
- 10-year change
- +0.012
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.861
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.433
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.714
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (7)
- 🏛️
Umm Al-Jimāl
Inscribed 2024
- 🏛️
As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
Inscribed 2021
- 🏛️
Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)
Inscribed 2015
- 🌍
Wadi Rum Protected Area
Inscribed 2011
- 🏛️
Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a)
Inscribed 2004
- 🏛️
Petra
Inscribed 1985
- 🏛️
Quseir Amra
Inscribed 1985
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 5.4%
- Forest cover
- 1.1%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 13
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 16
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
33/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
85/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on March 2 and the change to Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to safety risks, and to add the “other” risk indicator. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Reconsider Travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict. Advisory Summary On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to leave Jordan due to safety risks. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights. Terrorism There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Jordan. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorists may attack without warning, including such targets as: Tourist locations; Transportation hubs; Markets and shopping malls; Local government buildings. Jordan is relatively stable but due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly. Do not travel to: Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and the border with Syria and Iraq due to the risk of terrorism and unrest. Designated Syrian refugee camps in Jordan due to Government of Jordan’s restrictions on entry into these camps. Rusayfah city due to the risk of terrorism and crime. The Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to risk of terrorism and crime. Reconsider travel to: Ma’an city and designated areas of Ma’an Governorate due to the risk of terrorism and crime. Zarqa city due to the risk of terrorism and crime. Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and the Border with Syria and Iraq – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to the towns of Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and Jordan's border with Syria and Iraq due to the continued threat of cross-border violence, terrorism, and crime. All U.S. government personnel must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions for all official travel within 3.5 km of the Jordan-Syria border. All travel must occur during daylight hours. U.S. government personnel must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions for official travel to the towns of Mansheyat al Ghayyath and Ruwayshid along highway 40 towards the Iraq border. All travel must occur during daylight hours. · Personal travel by U.S. government employees to these border areas is not authorized. Syrian Refugee Camps – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. This is due to the Government of Jordan’s restrictions on entry into these camps. All U.S. government personnel on official travel to the following three Syrian refugee camps must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions: Azraq Syrian Refugee Camp, Azraq, Zarqa. Za’atari Syrian Refugee Camp, Al Zatryah, Mafraq. King Abdullah Park Syrian Refugee Camp, Ramtha, Irbid. Official U.S. government travel to these camps must occur during daylight hours. Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these refugee camps is not authorized. Rusayfah City – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to Rusayfah City due to the risk of terrorism and crime. All U.S. government personnel on official travel to Rusayfah must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. All travel must occur during daylight hours. Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is not authorized. The Baqa’a Neighborhood of Ayn Basha – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to the Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to the risk of terrorism and crime. All U.S. government personnel on official travel to these areas must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. All travel must occur during daylight hours. Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is not authorized. Zarqa City Reconsider travel to Zarqa City due to the risk of terrorism and crime. All U.S. government personnel on official travel to this area must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. When traveling at night, U.S. government personnel on official travel must use major highways. Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is allowed only during daylight hours. Direct transit through these areas is permissible at night along major highways. Ma’an City and Some Areas of Ma’an Governorate Reconsider travel to these areas due to the risk of terrorism and crime: Ma’an city All areas of Ma’an Governorate east of Highway 15 (“The Desert Highway”) All areas of Ma’an Governorate within two kilometers to the west of Highway 15 All U.S. government personnel on official travel to these areas must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. When traveling at night, U.S. government personnel on official travel must use major highways. Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is allowed only during daylight hours. Direct transit through these areas is permissible at night along major highways. Review our information on Terrorism and Travel to High-Risk Areas. Aviation Safety The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an ongoing Special Federal Aviation Regulation and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). This is due to risks to civil aviation operating within or nearby Yemen. For more information Americans should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. If you decide to travel Jordan: Have a plan to depart in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Review local laws and conditions before traveling. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Jordan. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Jordan. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data