What is inland waters — area in Jordan?

Inland waters — area in Jordan was 52 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Jordan?

The highest recorded value was 54 1000 ha in 1961.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Jordan?

The lowest recorded value was 52 1000 ha in 2023.

How does Jordan rank for inland waters — area?

Jordan ranks 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Jordan?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Jordan data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Inland waters — Area in Jordan

Name: Inland waters — Area in Jordan
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Jordan: Inland waters — Area was 52 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

52 1000 ha

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

141st

of 188 countries

All-time high

54 1000 ha

in 1961

All-time low

52 1000 ha

in 2023

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in Jordan, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

Jordan recorded 52 1000 ha for inland waters — area in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.

That represents a change of down 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in Jordan peaked at 54 1000 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 52 1000 ha, in 2023.

That places Jordan 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Inland waters — Area in Jordan, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in Jordan, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	54 1000 ha	—
1962	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2004	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2005	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2007	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2008	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	54 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	52.4 1000 ha	-3.0%
2020	52.4 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	52.4 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	52.4 1000 ha	+0.0%
2023	52 1000 ha	-0.8%
2024	52 1000 ha	+0.0%

Jordan compared with similar countries

Jordan's 52 1000 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 331.24 1000 ha, 16% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Jordan's 52 1000 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 58 1000 ha, 90% of the median. (12 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	9
1970s	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	10
1980s	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	10
1990s	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	10
2000s	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	10
2010s	53.84 1000 ha	52.4 1000 ha	54 1000 ha	10
2020s	52.24 1000 ha	52 1000 ha	52.4 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near Jordan

138 Burkina Faso 60 1000 ha compare
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140 China, Taiwan Province of 55 1000 ha compare
142 Brunei Darussalam 50 1000 ha compare
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More environment data for Jordan

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -40.96 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.19 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.533 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.64 °C (2025)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.32 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0264 % change on previous year (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in Jordan?: Inland waters — area in Jordan was 52 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Jordan?: The highest recorded value was 54 1000 ha in 1961.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Jordan?: The lowest recorded value was 52 1000 ha in 2023.
How does Jordan rank for inland waters — area?: Jordan ranks 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Jordan?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Jordan data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Inland waters — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 220 places, 12,677 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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