Daten & Fakten
Jordanien
Algerien
Japan
Capital
Jordanien
name: Amman
geographic coordinates: 31 57 N, 35 56 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Friday in February; ends last Friday in October
etymology: in the 13th century B.C., the Ammonites named their main city "Rabbath Ammon"; "rabbath" designated "capital," so the name meant "The Capital of [the] Ammon[ites]"; over time, the "Rabbath" came to be dropped and the city became known simply as "Ammon" and then "Amman"
geographic coordinates: 31 57 N, 35 56 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Friday in February; ends last Friday in October
etymology: in the 13th century B.C., the Ammonites named their main city "Rabbath Ammon"; "rabbath" designated "capital," so the name meant "The Capital of [the] Ammon[ites]"; over time, the "Rabbath" came to be dropped and the city became known simply as "Ammon" and then "Amman"
Algerien
name: Algiers
geographic coordinates: 36 45 N, 3 03 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: name derives from the Arabic "al-Jazair" meaning "the islands" and refers to the four islands formerly off the coast of the capital but joined to the mainland since 1525
geographic coordinates: 36 45 N, 3 03 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: name derives from the Arabic "al-Jazair" meaning "the islands" and refers to the four islands formerly off the coast of the capital but joined to the mainland since 1525
Japan
name: Tokyo
geographic coordinates: 35 41 N, 139 45 E
time difference: UTC+9 (14 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: originally known as Edo, meaning "estuary" in Japanese, the name was changed to Tokyo, meaning "eastern capital," in 1868
geographic coordinates: 35 41 N, 139 45 E
time difference: UTC+9 (14 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: originally known as Edo, meaning "estuary" in Japanese, the name was changed to Tokyo, meaning "eastern capital," in 1868
Citizenship
Jordanien
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Jordan
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 15 years
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Jordan
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 15 years
Algerien
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: the mother must be a citizen of Algeria
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years
citizenship by descent only: the mother must be a citizen of Algeria
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years
Japan
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Japan
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Japan
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Legal system
Jordanien
mixed system developed from codes instituted by the Ottoman Empire (based on French law), British common law, and Islamic law
Algerien
mixed legal system of French civil law and Islamic law; judicial review of legislative acts in ad hoc Constitutional Council composed of various public officials including several Supreme Court justices
Japan
civil law system based on German model; system also reflects Anglo-American influence and Japanese traditions; judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court
Suffrage
Jordanien
18 years of age; universal
Algerien
18 years of age; universal
Japan
18 years of age; universal
Area
Jordanien
total: 89,342 sq km
land: 88,802 sq km
water: 540 sq km
land: 88,802 sq km
water: 540 sq km
Algerien
total: 2,381,740 sq km
land: 2,381,740 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 2,381,740 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Japan
total: 377,915 sq km
land: 364,485 sq km
water: 13,430 sq km
note: includes Bonin Islands (Ogasawara-gunto), Daito-shoto, Minami-jima, Okino-tori-shima, Ryukyu Islands (Nansei-shoto), and Volcano Islands (Kazan-retto)
land: 364,485 sq km
water: 13,430 sq km
note: includes Bonin Islands (Ogasawara-gunto), Daito-shoto, Minami-jima, Okino-tori-shima, Ryukyu Islands (Nansei-shoto), and Volcano Islands (Kazan-retto)
Land use
Jordanien
agricultural land: 11.4% (2018 est.)
arable land: 2% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 1% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 8.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 1.1% (2018 est.)
other: 87.5% (2018 est.)
arable land: 2% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 1% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 8.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 1.1% (2018 est.)
other: 87.5% (2018 est.)
Algerien
agricultural land: 17.4% (2018 est.)
arable land: 3.2% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.4% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 13.8% (2018 est.)
forest: 0.8% (2018 est.)
other: 81.8% (2018 est.)
arable land: 3.2% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.4% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 13.8% (2018 est.)
forest: 0.8% (2018 est.)
other: 81.8% (2018 est.)
Japan
agricultural land: 12.5% (2018 est.)
arable land: 11.7% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.8% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 0% (2018 est.)
forest: 68.5% (2018 est.)
other: 19% (2018 est.)
arable land: 11.7% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.8% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 0% (2018 est.)
forest: 68.5% (2018 est.)
other: 19% (2018 est.)
Location
Jordanien
Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia, between Israel (to the west) and Iraq
Algerien
Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia
Japan
Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula
Age structure
Jordanien
0-14 years: 31.42% (male 1,788,882/female 1,694,417)
15-64 years: 64.53% (male 3,802,074/female 3,352,680)
65 years and over: 4.05% (2023 est.) (male 218,218/female 230,445)
15-64 years: 64.53% (male 3,802,074/female 3,352,680)
65 years and over: 4.05% (2023 est.) (male 218,218/female 230,445)
Algerien
0-14 years: 28.78% (male 6,594,512/female 6,286,191)
15-64 years: 64.29% (male 14,607,255/female 14,166,990)
65 years and over: 6.93% (2023 est.) (male 1,475,635/female 1,627,815)
15-64 years: 64.29% (male 14,607,255/female 14,166,990)
65 years and over: 6.93% (2023 est.) (male 1,475,635/female 1,627,815)
Japan
0-14 years: 12.29% (male 7,835,474/female 7,370,449)
15-64 years: 58.49% (male 36,378,186/female 35,981,176)
65 years and over: 29.22% (2023 est.) (male 15,909,031/female 20,244,922)
15-64 years: 58.49% (male 36,378,186/female 35,981,176)
65 years and over: 29.22% (2023 est.) (male 15,909,031/female 20,244,922)
Birth rate
Jordanien
22.4 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Algerien
20.9 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Japan
6.9 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Jordanien
3.5 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Algerien
4.4 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Japan
11.7 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Jordanien
Arabic (official), English (widely understood among upper and middle classes)
major-language sample(s):
كتاب حقائق العالم، المصدر الذي لا يمكن الاستغناء عنه للمعلومات الأساسية (Arabic)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
كتاب حقائق العالم، المصدر الذي لا يمكن الاستغناء عنه للمعلومات الأساسية (Arabic)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Algerien
Arabic (official), French (lingua franca), Berber or Tamazight (official); dialects include Kabyle Berber (Taqbaylit), Shawiya Berber (Tacawit), Mzab Berber, Tuareg Berber (Tamahaq)
major-language sample(s):
كتاب حقائق العالم، المصدر الذي لا يمكن الاستغناء عنه للمعلومات الأساسية (Arabic)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
كتاب حقائق العالم، المصدر الذي لا يمكن الاستغناء عنه للمعلومات الأساسية (Arabic)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Japan
Japanese
major-language sample(s):
必要不可欠な基本情報の源、ワールド・ファクトブック(Japanese)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
必要不可欠な基本情報の源、ワールド・ファクトブック(Japanese)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Life expectancy at birth
Jordanien
total population: 76.3 years (2023 est.)
male: 74.8 years
female: 77.8 years
male: 74.8 years
female: 77.8 years
Algerien
total population: 77.8 years (2023 est.)
male: 77 years
female: 78.6 years
male: 77 years
female: 78.6 years
Japan
total population: 85 years (2023 est.)
male: 82.1 years
female: 88.1 years
male: 82.1 years
female: 88.1 years
Major urban areas - population
Jordanien
2.232 million AMMAN (capital) (2023)
Algerien
2.902 million ALGIERS (capital), 936,000 Oran (2022)
Japan
37.194 million TOKYO (capital), 19.013 million Osaka, 9.569 million Nagoya, 5.490 million Kitakyushu-Fukuoka, 2.937 million Shizuoka-Hamamatsu, 2.666 million Sapporo (2023)
Median age
Jordanien
total: 24.6 years (2023 est.)
male: 25.1 years
female: 24.1 years
male: 25.1 years
female: 24.1 years
Algerien
total: 28.9 years (2023 est.)
male: 28.6 years
female: 29.2 years
male: 28.6 years
female: 29.2 years
Japan
total: 49.5 years (2023 est.)
male: 48 years
female: 50.9 years
male: 48 years
female: 50.9 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
Jordanien
24.6 years (2017/18 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
Japan
30.7 years (2018 est.)
Net migration rate
Jordanien
-11 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Algerien
-0.4 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Japan
0.7 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
Jordanien
population heavily concentrated in the west, and particularly the northwest, in and around the capital of Amman; a sizeable, but smaller population is located in the southwest along the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba
Algerien
the vast majority of the populace is found in the extreme northern part of the country along the Mediterranean Coast as shown in this population distribution map
Japan
all primary and secondary regions of high population density lie on the coast; one-third of the population resides in and around Tokyo on the central plain (Kanto Plain)
Population growth rate
Jordanien
0.79% (2023 est.)
Algerien
1.62% (2023 est.)
Japan
-0.41% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Jordanien
2.91 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Algerien
2.97 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Japan
1.39 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Jordanien
urban population: 92% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 0.98% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 0.98% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Algerien
urban population: 75.3% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.99% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.99% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Japan
urban population: 92% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: -0.25% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: -0.25% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Jordanien
3.2% of GDP (2021 est.)
Algerien
7% of GDP (2020 est.)
Japan
3.4% of GDP (2020 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
Jordanien
total: 11 years
male: 10 years
female: 11 years (2020)
male: 10 years
female: 11 years (2020)
Japan
total: 15 years
male: 15 years
female: 15 years (2019)
male: 15 years
female: 15 years (2019)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Jordanien
-5.1% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Algerien
-9.6% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Japan
-3.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Jordanien
3.02% (2021 est.)
Algerien
7.36% (2021 est.)
Japan
-4.33% (2020 est.)
Labor force
Jordanien
2.865 million (2021 est.)
Algerien
12.312 million (2021 est.)
Japan
68.629 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Jordanien
15.7% (2018 est.)
Algerien
5.5% (2011 est.)
Japan
16.1% (2013 est.)
Unemployment rate
Jordanien
19.25% (2021 est.)
19.03% (2020 est.)
16.81% (2019 est.)
note: official rate; unofficial rate is approximately 30%
19.03% (2020 est.)
16.81% (2019 est.)
note: official rate; unofficial rate is approximately 30%
Algerien
12.7% (2021 est.)
12.55% (2020 est.)
10.51% (2019 est.)
12.55% (2020 est.)
10.51% (2019 est.)
Japan
2.8% (2021 est.)
2.8% (2020 est.)
2.4% (2019 est.)
2.8% (2020 est.)
2.4% (2019 est.)
Public debt
Jordanien
75.14% of GDP (2020 est.)
78.48% of GDP (2019 est.)
75.38% of GDP (2017 est.)
note: data cover central government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data exclude debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions
78.48% of GDP (2019 est.)
75.38% of GDP (2017 est.)
note: data cover central government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data exclude debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions
Algerien
27.5% of GDP (2017 est.)
20.4% of GDP (2016 est.)
note: data cover central government debt as well as debt issued by subnational entities and intra-governmental debt
20.4% of GDP (2016 est.)
note: data cover central government debt as well as debt issued by subnational entities and intra-governmental debt
Japan
216.28% of GDP (2020 est.)
197.8% of GDP (2019 est.)
197.45% of GDP (2018 est.)
197.8% of GDP (2019 est.)
197.45% of GDP (2018 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Jordanien
1.35% (2021 est.)
0.33% (2020 est.)
0.76% (2019 est.)
0.33% (2020 est.)
0.76% (2019 est.)
Algerien
7.23% (2021 est.)
2.42% (2020 est.)
1.95% (2019 est.)
2.42% (2020 est.)
1.95% (2019 est.)
Japan
-0.23% (2021 est.)
-0.02% (2020 est.)
0.47% (2019 est.)
-0.02% (2020 est.)
0.47% (2019 est.)
Exports
Jordanien
$13.864 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$10.444 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$16.17 billion (2019 est.)
$10.444 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$16.17 billion (2019 est.)
Algerien
$41.776 billion (2021 est.)
$24.902 billion (2020 est.)
$38.551 billion (2019 est.)
note: Data are in current year dollars and do not include illicit exports or re-exports.
$24.902 billion (2020 est.)
$38.551 billion (2019 est.)
note: Data are in current year dollars and do not include illicit exports or re-exports.
Japan
$919.158 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$794.291 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$904.632 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$794.291 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$904.632 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Exports - partners
Jordanien
United States 26%, India 13%, Saudi Arabia 11%, Iraq 5%, China 4% (2021)
Algerien
Italy 13%, France 13%, Spain 12%, United States 7%, United Kingdom 7%, India 5%, South Korea 5% (2019)
Japan
China 21%, US 18%, South Korea 7%, Taiwan 7%, Thailand 4% (2021)
Imports
Jordanien
$23.392 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$18.424 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$21.964 billion (2019 est.)
$18.424 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$21.964 billion (2019 est.)
Algerien
$44.322 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$42.347 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$54.259 billion (2019 est.)
$42.347 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$54.259 billion (2019 est.)
Japan
$941.671 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$801.889 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$913.248 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$801.889 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$913.248 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Imports - partners
Jordanien
China 17%, Saudi Arabia 14%, United Arab Emirates 11%, United States 5%, Turkey 3% (2021)
Algerien
China 18%, France 14%, Italy 8%, Spain 8%, Germany 5%, Turkey 5% (2019)
Japan
China 24%, US 10%, Australia 7%, South Korea 4%, Taiwan 4% (2021)
Airports
Jordanien
18 (2021)
Algerien
149 (2021)
Japan
175 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Jordanien
total: 630,545 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 6 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 6 (2020 est.)
Algerien
total: 3,790,459 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 9 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 9 (2020 est.)
Japan
total: 44,000,791 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 35 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 35 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Jordanien
total: 9.13 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 83% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 83% (2021 est.)
Algerien
total: 31.24 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 71% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 71% (2021 est.)
Japan
total: 99.6 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 83% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 83% (2021 est.)
Railways
Jordanien
total: 509 km (2020)
narrow gauge: 509 km (2014) 1.050-m gauge
narrow gauge: 509 km (2014) 1.050-m gauge
Algerien
total: 4,020 km (2019)
Japan
total: 27,311 km (2015)
standard gauge: 4,800 km (2015) 1.435-m gauge (4,800 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 124 km (2015) 1.372-m gauge (124 km electrified)
dual gauge: 132 km (2015) 1.435-1.067-m gauge (132 km electrified)
22,207 km 1.067-mm gauge (15,430 km electrified)
48 km 0.762-m gauge (48 km electrified)
standard gauge: 4,800 km (2015) 1.435-m gauge (4,800 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 124 km (2015) 1.372-m gauge (124 km electrified)
dual gauge: 132 km (2015) 1.435-1.067-m gauge (132 km electrified)
22,207 km 1.067-mm gauge (15,430 km electrified)
48 km 0.762-m gauge (48 km electrified)
Roadways
Jordanien
total: 7,203 km (2011)
paved: 7,203 km (2011)
paved: 7,203 km (2011)
Algerien
total: 104,000 km (2015)
paved: 71,656 km (2015)
unpaved: 32,344 km (2015)
paved: 71,656 km (2015)
unpaved: 32,344 km (2015)
Japan
total: 1,218,772 km (2015)
paved: 992,835 km (2015) (includes 8,428 km of expressways)
unpaved: 225,937 km (2015)
paved: 992,835 km (2015) (includes 8,428 km of expressways)
unpaved: 225,937 km (2015)
Telephones - fixed lines
Jordanien
total subscriptions: 427,517 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 4 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 4 (2021 est.)
Algerien
total subscriptions: 5,097,095 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 12 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 12 (2021 est.)
Japan
total subscriptions: 61,583,600 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 49 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 49 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Jordanien
total subscriptions: 7,275,563 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 65 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 65 (2021 est.)
Algerien
total subscriptions: 47,028,685 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 106 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 106 (2021 est.)
Japan
total subscriptions: 200,478,808 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 161 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 161 (2021 est.)
Japan
1,770 km (2010) (seagoing vessels use inland seas)
Disputes - international
Jordanien
Jordan-Iraq: the two countries signed a border agreement in 1984; Jordan has ratified the treaty, but it has not been confirmed that Iraq has ratified it; as of 2010, the agreement had not been registered with the UN
Jordan-Israel: none identified
Jordan-Saudi Arabia: Jordan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to demarcate their maritime borders in 2007
Jordan-Syria: the two countries signed an agreement in 2005 to settle the border dispute based on a 1931 demarcation accord; the two countries began demarcation in 2006
Jordan-West Bank: none identified
Algerien
Algeria-Morocco: the Algerian-Moroccan land border remains closed; Algeria's border with Morocco remains an irritant to bilateral relations, each nation accusing the other of harboring militants and arms smuggling; the National Liberation Front's (FLN) assertions of a claim to Chirac Pastures in southeastern Morocco remain a dormant dispute
Algeria-Libya: dormant dispute includes Libyan claims of about 32,000 sq km still reflected on its maps of southeastern Algeria
Algeria-Mali: none identified
Algeria-Mauritania: none identified
Algeria-Niger: none identified
Algeria-Tunisia: none identified
Japan
Japan-China-Taiwan: the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands (Diaoyu Tai) are also claimed by China and Taiwan; Senkaku-shoto is situated near key shipping lanes, rich fishing grounds, and possibly significant oil and natural gas reserves
Japan-Russia: the sovereignty dispute over the islands of Etorofu, Kunashiri, and Shikotan, and the Habomai group, known in Japan as the "Northern Territories" and in Russia as the "Southern Kuril Islands," occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945, now administered by Russia and claimed by Japan, remains the primary sticking point to signing a peace treaty formally ending World War II hostilities
Japan-South Korea: Japan and South Korea claim Liancourt Rocks (Take-shima/Tok-do) occupied by South Korea since 1954
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