Jordan Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Jordan
Jordan recorded 1.0 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Jordan #151 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 52% over the past decade (from 2.0 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Jordan at Level 3 of 4: Reconsider Travel.
Homicide Rate
1.0 /100k
Safety Rank
#45 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 3 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 52% over the past decade (from 2.0 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Jordan Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Jordan, the homicide rate for men is 1.7× higher than the rate for women — 1.2 vs 0.7 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Jordan has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
3(2024)
Military Spending
4.8% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Jordan:
Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on March 2 and the change to Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to safety risks, and to add the "other" risk indicator. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Reconsider Travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict . Advisory Summary On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to leave Jordan due to safety risks.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Jordan Population & Demographics
Population of 11,552,876, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jordan safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Jordan at Level 3 of 4 (Reconsider Travel). The homicide rate of 1.0 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Jordan?
Jordan has an intentional homicide rate of 1.0 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #151 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Jordan?
Jordan is currently at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Jordan compare to other countries?
Jordan's homicide rate of 1.0 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Asia average of 2.0.