Freedom in the World
Freedom in the World 2017
Jordan
Profile
Freedom Status:
Partly Free
Freedom in the World Scores
Quick Facts
Population:
8,200,000
Capital:
Amman
GDP/capita:
$4,940
Press Freedom Status:
Not Free
Net Freedom Status:
Partly Free
Status Change, Ratings Change:
Jordan’s status improved from Not Free to Partly Free, and its political rights rating improved from 6 to 5, due to electoral law changes that led to somewhat fairer parliamentary elections.
Political Rights
Civil Liberties
Explanatory Note:
The full report for this country or territory will be published as soon as it becomes available.
Aggregate Score:
37
Freedom Rating:
5.0
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