Jordan
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Jordan is totally dependent on climatic conditions. That is why, Jordan is essentially an importer of foodstuffs. The arable lands which are located in the Jordan valley, do not exceed 2% of the surface of the country. Grain farming is little developed and the number of fruit trees reached almost 2 millions, among which 40% for citrus fruits.
Agricultural population (in thousands)
Total population
5 614
Agricultural population
567
Non agricultural population
5 047
Source : 2004, FAOSTAT
Land use
Cultivated surface area
1 004 000
Irrigated surface area
75 000
Number of farms
n.c.
Number of tractors
5 770
Source : 2003, FAOSTAT
Production indicators
Main crops
| Product | Production (in thousands) | Harvested surface (1000 ha) | Yield by hectare (kg/ha) |
| Tomatoes | 599 | 11 | 53295 |
| Potatoes | 172 | 5 | 35486 |
| Cucumbers and gherkins | 166 | 2 | 104541 |
| Olives | 113 | 65 | 1752 |
| Aubergines | 99 | 3 | 33772 |
Source : 2005, FAOSTAT
Livestock
| Specie | Headcount (in thousands) |
| Chickens | 25000 |
| Sheep | 1890 |
| Goats | 516 |
| Rabbits and hares | 70 |
| Cattle | 68 |
Source : 2005, FAOSTAT
Fishing (in metric tons)
| Shellfish, mollusks and cephalopods | Saltwater fish | Freshwater fish |
| 0 | 160 | 911 |
Source : 2005, FAOSTAT