Moving to Gibraltar from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Gibraltar, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gibraltar compared to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
GI
3.2

Jordan performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
GI
16.1t

Jordan performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
GI
70.2
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

JO
1,791 kWh
GI
5,424 kWh

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
GI
$61,700

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
GI
6.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Gibraltar

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gibraltar: 70.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gibraltar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO GI
Population 10,998,531 29,573
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +350
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911