Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Jordan (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 29.9% of adults in Jordan owned a debit card in 2024. Down from 32.4% in 2021 to 29.9% in 2024 (−2.5 percentage points). Jordan ranks #11 of 20 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #94 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 29.9% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Jordan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −2.5 pp (2024)
- Down from 32.4% in 2021 to 29.9% in 2024 (−2.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 14.7% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 14.7% in 2011 to 29.9% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 32.4% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 29.9%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #11 of 20 (2024)
- Jordan ranks 11 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #94 of 145 (2024)
- Jordan ranks 94 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 42.1% (2024)
- Jordan (29.9%) is below the average of 42.1% across the 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 22.4% (2024)
- Value for women in Jordan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 36.9% (2024)
- Value for men in Jordan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −14.5 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 22.4% for women and 36.9% for men — 14.5 percentage points lower among women.
- 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 | 29.9% | −2.5 pp |
| 2021 | 32.4% | +1.7 pp |
| 2017 | 30.8% | +11.6 pp |
| 2014 | 19.1% | +4.4 pp |
| 2011 | 14.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Jordan owned a debit card?
29.9% of adults in Jordan owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has debit card ownership in Jordan changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 14.7% in 2011 to 29.9% in 2024.
How does Jordan compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Jordan ranks 11 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 29.9% versus a regional average of 42.1% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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