Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes was 453,607 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Jordan, 2003–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Jordan is 453,607, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.8% on the previous year and up 391.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 453,607 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 92,226, in 2012.
That places Jordan 39th out of 59 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 299,192 | — |
| 2005 | 288,009 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 282,527 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 300,810 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 172,867 | -42.5% |
| 2012 | 92,226 | -46.6% |
| 2023 | 394,961 | +328.3% |
| 2024 | 453,607 | +14.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 289,909 | 282,527 | 299,192 | 3 |
| 2010s | 188,634 | 92,226 | 300,810 | 3 |
| 2020s | 424,284 | 394,961 | 453,607 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 36 Ecuador 487,709 compare
- 37 El Salvador 483,465 compare
- 38 Dominican Republic 476,215 compare
- 40 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 377,930 compare
- 41 Timor-Leste 270,094 compare
- 42 Paraguay 252,998 compare
More education data for Jordan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 73,057 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0966 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Jordan?
- Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Jordan was 453,607 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 453,607 in 2024.
- What is the lowest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 92,226 in 2012.
- How does Jordan rank for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 39th out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 391.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release