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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Amman
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 8,131 | 33 years |
| Restaurants | 6,925 | 22 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5,862 | 24 years |
| Apartments | 5,531 | — |
| Corporate management | 3,979 | 25 years |
| Electronics stores | 3,416 | 21 years |
| Education | 3,229 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 3,188 | 15 years |
| Cafes | 3,014 | 14 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 2,778 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 2,766 | 31 years |
| Clothing stores | 2,709 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 2,459 | 19 years |
Amman Facts
| Area | 747.4 km² |
| Population | 2,736,429 |
| Male Population | 1,407,287 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 1,329,142 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +298.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +76.0% |
| Median Age | 21.9 years (Male: 22, Female: 21.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Al Abdali, Tilaa Al Ali, Khalda & Um Al Summaq, Zahran, Wadi Al Seer, Tla al-Ali |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 31.95522, 35.94503 |
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Amman Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 686,787 | 1,088,693 | 1,555,165 | 2,436,279 | 2,736,429 |
| Population Density | 918.9 / km² | 1,456.6 / km² | 2,080.7 / km² | 3,259.5 / km² | 3,661.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Amman Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 56.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | +254.7% | +123.8% | +56.7% |
| Amman Governorate | +260.8% | +124.6% | +57.2% |
| Jordan | +283.5% | +126% | +59.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Amman Median Age
Median Age: 21.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 21.9 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 22 yrs |
| Amman Governorate | 21.9 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 22 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Amman Population Density
Population Density: 3,661 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 2.7 million | 747.4 km² | 3,661 / km² |
| Amman Governorate | 2.5 million | 7,863.6 km² | 321 / km² |
| Jordan | 7.6 million | 89,119.6 km² | 85.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Amman Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Amman
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Amman
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Amman
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Amman
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Amman CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 12,014,877 tn | 4.39 tn | 16,074.8 tons/km² |
| Amman Governorate | 11,313,407 tn | 4.48 tn | 1,438.7 tons/km² |
| Jordan | 28,633,414 tn | 3.77 tn | 321.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Amman CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,014,877 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,074.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 76.1 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 49.5 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 95.6 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 45.4 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 47.5 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 50.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 45.5 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 43.6 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/05 | 4:05 AM | 4.4 | 45.9 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/04 | 12:42 PM | 4 | 86.2 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Amman
Amman (English pronunciation: /ɑːˈmɑːn/; Arabic: عمّان) is the capital and most populous city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political and cultural centre. Situated in north-central Jordan, Amman is the administrative centre of the Amman Gov..
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