Moving to Jordan from Eritrea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Eritrea to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Eritrea to Jordan.

Living there in 2020
73 ↑ 26% vs 2015

people born in Eritrea live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

Top countries of origin for Jordan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
JO
2.1t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
JO
102.5%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
JO
$9,400

Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
JO
13.9

Jordan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Amman
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Asmara Amman
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea and Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jordan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Eritrea?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Eritrea?

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER JO
Population 6,209,262 10,998,531
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911