Account Ownership Statistics in Jordan (2026)
In 2024, 46.5% of adults in Jordan had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 47.1% in 2021 to 46.5% in 2024 (−0.7 percentage points). Jordan ranks #9 of 20 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #116 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 46.5% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Jordan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.7 pp (2024)
- Down from 47.1% in 2021 to 46.5% in 2024 (−0.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 25.5% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 25.5% in 2011 to 46.5% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 47.1% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 46.5%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #9 of 20 (2024)
- Jordan ranks 9 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #116 of 145 (2024)
- Jordan ranks 116 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 52.5% (2024)
- Jordan (46.5%) is below the average of 52.5% across the 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 36.2% (2024)
- Value for women in Jordan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 55.9% (2024)
- Value for men in Jordan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −19.7 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 36.2% for women and 55.9% for men — 19.7 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 46.8% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Jordan in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- +0.3 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (46.8%) are 0.3 percentage points above the national figure (46.5%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 35.7% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Jordan in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −10.7 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (35.7%) are 10.7 percentage points below the national figure (46.5%).
- Internet use in Jordan (2024)
- 95.6% (2024)
- 95.6% of the population in Jordan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 11.6 million (2024)
- Jordan had a population of 11.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.5% | −0.7 pp |
| 2021 | 47.1% | +4.6 pp |
| 2017 | 42.5% | +17.9 pp |
| 2014 | 24.6% | −0.9 pp |
| 2011 | 25.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Jordan had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
46.5% of adults in Jordan had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does Jordan rank globally on account ownership?
Jordan ranks 116 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in account ownership in Jordan?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 36.2% for women and 55.9% for men, a gap of 19.7 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
account.t.d, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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