Middle East · Military + Economic
US Foreign Aid to Jordan
$28B
Total Since 2001
$1.7B
Annual (2024)
45%
Military Aid
Military + Economic
Aid Type
$28B
Total Aid Since 2001
$1.7B
Annual Aid (2024)
45%
Military Percentage
11M
Population
$4K
GDP Per Capita
$3K
US Aid Per Capita (Total)
📋 Context & Background
$1.7B/yr — highest per-capita US aid recipient among major nations. Hosts 3,000+ US troops. Key intelligence partner. Buffer state between Israel and Iraq/Syria.
⚠️ Controversies
3 US soldiers killed at base in Jordan (2024) by Iranian-backed militia drone.
💡 What $28B Could Buy Instead
The total US aid sent to Jordan since 2001 could have funded:
430,769
Teacher Salaries
700
New Schools
56
Hospitals
80,000
Affordable Homes