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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zarqa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 2,220 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 973 | — |
| Shopping | 961 | — |
| Restaurants | 659 | — |
| Education | 484 | 18 years |
| Cafes | 403 | — |
| Mosques | 355 | — |
| Electronics stores | 335 | — |
| Car repair | 300 | — |
| Other accommodation | 283 | — |
| Clothing stores | 283 | — |
| Beauty salons | 277 | — |
Zarqa Facts
| Area | 246.0 km² |
| Population | 1,110,587 |
| Male Population | 570,209 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 540,378 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +543.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +180.4% |
| Median Age | 20.3 years (Male: 20.4, Female: 20.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,695 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Madinat Al-Sharq |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 32.07275, 36.08796 |
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Zarqa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 172,546 | 285,703 | 396,143 | 603,246 | 1,110,587 | 1,151,039 | 1,182,578 |
| Population Density | 701.4 / km² | 1,161.4 / km² | 1,610.3 / km² | 2,452.2 / km² | 4,514.6 / km² | 4,679 / km² | 4,807.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridZarqa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 180.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarqa | +543.6% | +288.7% | +180.4% |
| Zarqa Governorate | — | — | — |
| Jordan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zarqa Median Age
Median Age: 20.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarqa | 20.3 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
| Zarqa Governorate | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zarqa Population Density
Population Density: 4,515 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarqa | 1.1 million | 246 km² | 4,515 / km² |
| Zarqa Governorate | 1.2 million | 4,210.9 km² | 285 / km² |
| Jordan | 7.6 million | 89,119.6 km² | 85.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zarqa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1930 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Zarqa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zarqa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zarqa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,820 | $6,236 | $6,076 | $7,259 | $8,333 | $6,989 | $6,557 | $6,695 |
| Total GDP | $2.6B | $3.6B | $4B | $5.2B | $7.1B | $7.2B | $10.8B | $10.5B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Zarqa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarqa | 4,329,151 tn | 3.9 tn | 17,598.2 tons/km² |
| Zarqa Governorate | 4,678,227 tn | 3.89 tn | 1,111 tons/km² |
| Jordan | 28,633,414 tn | 3.77 tn | 321.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Zarqa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,329,151 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,598.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 94.6 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 99.6 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 68.2 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 64.2 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 66.3 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 60.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 58.7 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 56.8 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/05 | 4:05 AM | 4.4 | 64 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/04 | 12:42 PM | 4 | 89.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Zarqa
Az-Zarqā (Arabic: الزرقاء; BGN: Az Zarqāʼ; local pronunciation ez-Zergā, ez-Zer'a, or ez-Zarka) is a city in Jordan located to the northeast of Amman. Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate. Its name means "the blue one".
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