World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
The World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.
Least Developed Country:Yes
Since 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.
Gender Inequality Index:0.575
GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa.
Gender Development Index:0.723
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:19,976,265 (9.5%)
Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
Enhanced inclusive, gender-responsive and green growth in Jordan that provides access to entrepreneurship and decent work opportunities, life-long learning, and market-relevant skills with a focus on LNOB
UNSDCF Outcome 1
Enhanced inclusive, gender-responsive and green growth in Jordan that provides access to entrepreneurship and decent work opportunities, life-long learning, and market-relevant skills with a focus on LNOB
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Complementary
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Complementary
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Common
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
Government stakeholders have increased capacities to develop laws, policies and programs to accelerate women’s employment including through labor force participation and entrepreneurship.
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
The private sector in Jordan has increased capacity to integrate gender equality in its work and to promote and support women’s entrepreneurship, labor force participation and economic empowerment through its value chain
Financing and strategic partnerships are enhanced to support investment in gender equality including through sustainable businesses creating employment opportunities for women
Social norms in Jordan are increasingly supportive of women’s employment and economic participation.
Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan. In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
Enhanced inclusive, gender-responsive and green growth in Jordan that provides access to entrepreneurship and decent work opportunities, life-long learning, and market-relevant skills with a focus on LNOB
Progress toward the achievement of this outcome is on track. Women’s access to Entrepreneurship and decent work opportunities has been enhanced following the adoption of gender responsive national legal frameworks. The Ministry of Labor developed a Gender Mainstreaming Policy, with the technical support of UN Women, aligned with the Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) to inform the design of plans and interventions addressing female unemployment rate of 31.7%. Additionally, women have enhanced employment opportunities as the private sector developed policies to address gender discrimination in the workplace with the technical support of UN Women (sectors covered are; Telecom, Industrial, Engineering, Services and Hospitality). The policies focused on addressing gender-based violence, implementing gender-responsive marketing strategies, fostering equality in procurement processes, embracing gender-inclusive recruitment practices, and prioritizing impactful programs for promoting and mentoring individuals. Through their commitment, these organizations are not only reshaping workplace dynamics but also contributing significantly to the broader societal advancement of gender equality. Through their dedicated commitment, these organizations are not only transforming workplace dynamics but also making substantial contributions to the overall societal progress in achieving gender equality and women's employment.Disclaimer and notes
References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).