Internet Adoption Statistics in Jordan (2026)
95.6% of the population in Jordan used the internet in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 92.5% in 2023 to 95.6% in 2024 (+3.1 percentage points). Jordan ranks #6 of 21 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #24 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 95.6% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Jordan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +3.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 92.5% in 2023 to 95.6% in 2024 (+3.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0% in 1990 to 95.6% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 95.6% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Jordan.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #6 of 21 (2024)
- Jordan ranks 6 of 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #24 of 188 (2024)
- Jordan ranks 24 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 83.1% (2024)
- Jordan (95.6%) is above the average of 83.1% across the 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 94.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Jordan, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2024)
- 96.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Jordan, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −1.9 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 94.6% for women and 96.5% for men — 1.9 percentage points lower among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 99.5% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.8%); not an official figure.
- 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, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.6% | +3.1 pp |
| 2023 | 92.5% | +2.0 pp |
| 2022 | 90.5% | +4.5 pp |
| 2021 | 86% | +7.6 pp |
| 2020 | 78.4% | +8.3 pp |
| 2019 | 70.1% | +4.9 pp |
| 2018 | 65.2% | +0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 64.5% | +8.3 pp |
| 2016 | 56.2% | +1.9 pp |
| 2015 | 54.2% | +8.0 pp |
| 2014 | 46.2% | +4.8 pp |
| 2013 | 41.4% | +4.4 pp |
| 2012 | 37% | +2.1 pp |
| 2011 | 34.9% | +7.7 pp |
| 2010 | 27.2% | +1.2 pp |
| 2009 | 26% | +3.0 pp |
| 2008 | 23% | +3.0 pp |
| 2007 | 20% | +6.1 pp |
| 2006 | 13.9% | +0.9 pp |
| 2005 | 12.9% | +1.3 pp |
| 2004 | 11.7% | +3.2 pp |
| 2003 | 8.5% | +2.4 pp |
| 2002 | 6% | +1.3 pp |
| 2001 | 4.7% | +2.1 pp |
| 2000 | 2.6% | +0.1 pp |
| 1999 | 2.5% | +1.2 pp |
| 1998 | 1.3% | +0.7 pp |
| 1997 | 0.6% | +0.6 pp |
| 1996 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Jordan used the internet?
95.6% of the population in Jordan used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Jordan compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Jordan ranks 6 of 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 95.6% versus a regional average of 83.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Jordan rank globally on internet adoption?
Jordan ranks 24 of 188 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in internet adoption in Jordan?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 94.6% for women and 96.5% for men, a gap of 1.9 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.USER.ZS, 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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