Life at Home in Jordan 2024

About Jordan and Jordanians 

• Jordanian believe that one needs a family in order to live a happy life and that it provides a feeling of stability that neither the economic or political situation – can provide. 
• Jordanian youth are strongly attached to their families, which plays a major role in their lives. That is why traditions are highly respected and applied in the dailies of the Jordanian.
• The majority live in the same household with their parents until they get married. And some households are mixed generation
• The living room is the core of the home where key activities happen for all those living in the house.
• The guest room is the formal living room “specially for guests” always a seating area, dining table and most of the times with guest roo
• Jordanian family likes their homes to be furnished with good quality and durable furniture. 

Population

• Jordan has a population of more than 11.1 million inhabitants as of 2023. Jordanians are the citizens of Jordan
• 94% of Jordanians are Arabs. 
• 6% belong to other ethnic minorities, including Circassians, Chechens, Armenians and Kurds.

Language

• The main language is Arabic, while English is the second most widely spoken language by Jordanians

Living Situations

• Multi-generational households sharing meals and spaces.Newlyweds balancing tradition and modern lifestyle.
• Families with children needing functional, safe spaces.
• Singles and students adapting to smaller homes.

Living with children: 65.4%

Multi-generation living: 16%

Living single/divorced: 4.6%

Living together (married couple without children): 14%

Types of dwellings

• 89.5% are traditional buildings (houses, apartments, villas).
• 3.6% are marginal (tents, caravans, etc.).
• 6.8% include hotels, institutes, and buildings under construction.
• Housing remains a top priority, but limited income, rising costs, and pressure on public services make access challenging.

Jordan housing 

• Mostly apartments and houses.Chalets growing in popularity, especially near the Dead Sea, often rented in summer for extra income.
• Winter homes preferred in northern areas (Ajloun, Jarash).
• Apartments: mix of old and new, usually 3 living rooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Houses: typically single or two levels.