Mobile phone subscriptions in Jordan
Jordan: Mobile phone subscriptions was 8.05 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Jordan, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Jordan stood at 8.05 million.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Jordan peaked at 13.80 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Jordan 100th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,910 | 1,439 | 118,417 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.90 million | 388,949 | 6.01 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.43 million | 6.62 million | 13.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.53 million | 6.99 million | 8.05 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Jordan
- Scientific and technical journal articles 5,419 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 322 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 25 (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 7.02 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Jordan?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Jordan was 8.05 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 13.80 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Jordan rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Jordan ranks 100th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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