Politics & Government Guide · JordanPolitics & Government Guide in Jordan
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Jordan is a constitutional monarchy where King Abdullah II holds significant executive and legislative authority, with a bicameral parliament and appointed prime minister. The 2024 electoral reforms introduced proportional representation elements and increased women's representation, marking gradual institutional evolution. Current Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, appointed in September 2024, is focused on economic revitalization through targeted cabinet restructuring.
Democracy Index
Below Average
Government Type
Constitutional Monarchy
Legal System
Mixed legal system based on Islamic law, civil law, and common law traditions
Head of State
King Abdullah II(since 1999)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan(Independent)since 2024
Political Indicators
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Difficult
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Hybrid Regime
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Islamist
Nationalist
Voting Rights
Jordanian citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote in parliamentary elections. The 2024 electoral law introduced changes including lowered minimum age for parliamentary membership to 25 years, increased women's parliamentary seats from 15 to 18, and creation of a national electoral district with 41 seats allocated through closed-list proportional representation.
Recent Developments
- 2024 parliamentary elections held under new electoral law introducing national district with 41 proportional representation seats
- August 2025 cabinet reshuffle focusing on economic portfolios including tourism, investment, environment, and agriculture
- Appointment of economist Jafar Hassan as Prime Minister in September 2024 with mandate to revitalize struggling economy
- Abolition of minister of state role during 2025 government restructuring
- Lowered minimum age for parliamentary membership to 25 years to encourage youth participation
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