Jordan's Top 2% Scientists 2024: Career-Long List
Jordan has 87 scientists on the 2024 career-long Top 2% list, up 26.1% from 69 in 2023. That places Jordan 54th in the world by number of listed scientists, up 3 places. Jordan University of Science and Technology has the most listed scientists (25), followed by The University of Jordan (18).
Scientists in Jordan on the list, by year
The career-long count has more than doubled since 2020.
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| Year | Single Year | Change | Career Data | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 66 | 34 | ||
| 2021 | 96 | +45.5% | 53 | +55.9% |
| 2022 | 110 | +14.6% | 60 | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 142 | +29.1% | 69 | +15.0% |
| 2024 | 180 | +26.8% | 87 | +26.1% |
| 2025 | 241 | +33.9% | 106 | +21.8% |
Top 10 institutes in Jordan
By number of listed scientists
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- 1Jordan University of Science and Technology25
- 2The University of Jordan18
- 3Al-Balqa Applied University8
- 4Hashemite University8
- 5Applied Science Private University4
- 6Princess Sumaya University4
- 7Al-Hussein Bin Talal University2
- 8German Jordanian University2
- 9Isra University2
- 10Middle East University, Jordan2
All 87 scientists
| Rank in Jordan | World rank | Scientist | Institute | Sub-field | Rank in sub-field |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21,626 |
OZ
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Al-Balqa Applied University | Numerical & Computational Mathematics | Rank 27 |
| 2 | 24,265 | Middle East University, Jordan | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 497 | |
| 3 | 25,984 | Al-Balqa Applied University | Numerical & Computational Mathematics | Rank 36 | |
| 4 | 32,796 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | General & Internal Medicine | Rank 452 | |
| 5 | 40,809 | The University of Jordan | Networking & Telecommunications | Rank 340 | |
| 6 | 44,639 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Polymers | Rank 401 | |
| 7 | 47,147 | Isra University | Applied Physics | Rank 1,187 | |
| 8 | 57,816 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Mechanical Engineering & Transports | Rank 385 | |
| 9 | 66,210 | The University of Jordan | General Mathematics | Rank 291 | |
| 10 | 67,080 | The University of Jordan | Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Rank 504 | |
| 11 | 87,847 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Agronomy & Agriculture | Rank 446 | |
| 12 | 96,085 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 1,874 | |
| 13 | 96,313 | Al-Balqa Applied University | Chemical Engineering | Rank 433 | |
| 14 | 96,431 | The University of Jordan | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 1,883 | |
| 15 | 111,346 | Hashemite University | Chemical Engineering | Rank 519 | |
| 16 | 112,188 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 2,237 | |
| 17 | 117,997 | The University of Jordan | Immunology | Rank 3,141 | |
| 18 | 119,955 |
MR
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Princess Sumaya University | Networking & Telecommunications | Rank 1,078 |
| 19 | 120,150 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Energy | Rank 1,625 | |
| 20 | 123,131 | Al-Hussein Bin Talal University | Environmental Sciences | Rank 868 | |
| 21 | 124,163 |
DH
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The University of Jordan | Dentistry | Rank 717 |
| 22 | 128,563 | The University of Jordan | Energy | Rank 1,761 | |
| 23 | 138,019 | Isra University | Mechanical Engineering & Transports | Rank 992 | |
| 24 | 154,944 | National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics Jordan | General & Internal Medicine | Rank 1,995 | |
| 25 | 167,269 | International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas Syria | Agronomy & Agriculture | Rank 944 | |
| 26 | 172,428 |
AI
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Al-Ahliyya Amman University | Building & Construction | Rank 456 |
| 27 | 181,112 | Hashemite University | Networking & Telecommunications | Rank 1,730 | |
| 28 | 185,436 | The University of Jordan | Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Rank 579 | |
| 29 | 186,661 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Nursing | Rank 529 | |
| 30 | 187,274 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Applied Mathematics | Rank 447 | |
| 31 | 188,933 | Applied Science Private University | Pharmacology & Pharmacy | Rank 1,828 | |
| 32 | 189,450 | Al-Balqa Applied University | Energy | Rank 2,753 | |
| 33 | 189,513 | Yarmouk University | Environmental Sciences | Rank 1,472 | |
| 34 | 189,814 |
DN
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Jordan University of Science and Technology | Networking & Telecommunications | Rank 1,817 |
| 35 | 191,579 | Hashemite University | Materials | Rank 2,690 | |
| 36 | 192,901 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Environmental Sciences | Rank 1,510 | |
| 37 | 192,977 |
BO
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Al-Balqa Applied University | Energy | Rank 2,803 |
| 38 | 209,303 | The University of Jordan | Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry | Rank 848 | |
| 39 | 214,900 | The University of Jordan | General Physics | Rank 1,384 | |
| 40 | 217,657 |
AB
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Middle East University, Jordan | Energy | Rank 3,222 |
| 41 | 219,795 | The University of Jordan | Dairy & Animal Science | Rank 732 | |
| 42 | 223,581 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Dentistry | Rank 1,401 | |
| 43 | 224,786 | The University of Jordan | Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry | Rank 943 | |
| 44 | 226,696 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Energy | Rank 3,387 | |
| 45 | 227,975 |
RM
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Jordan University of Science and Technology | Agronomy & Agriculture | Rank 1,363 |
| 46 | 229,421 | Hashemite University | General & Internal Medicine | Rank 3,003 | |
| 47 | 231,518 | Hashemite University | Building & Construction | Rank 645 | |
| 48 | 235,011 | The University of Jordan | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 4,882 | |
| 49 | 236,435 |
KS
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Jordan University of Science and Technology | Energy | Rank 3,535 |
| 50 | 237,553 | Organisation Mondiale de la Santé | Food Science | Rank 1,387 | |
| 51 | 246,749 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Energy | Rank 3,706 | |
| 52 | 252,702 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 5,283 | |
| 53 | 253,970 | Hashemite University | Nursing | Rank 835 | |
| 54 | 255,412 | Hashemite University | Environmental Sciences | Rank 2,114 | |
| 55 | 256,839 | Hashemite University | Nursing | Rank 851 | |
| 56 | 258,609 | German Jordanian University | Plant Biology & Botany | Rank 3,893 | |
| 57 | 258,870 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Energy | Rank 3,922 | |
| 58 | 263,003 | The University of Jordan | Dentistry | Rank 1,689 | |
| 59 | 264,078 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Building & Construction | Rank 741 | |
| 60 | 272,299 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Networking & Telecommunications | Rank 2,731 | |
| 61 | 274,709 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Civil Engineering | Rank 672 | |
| 62 | 276,248 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Materials | Rank 4,125 | |
| 63 | 277,027 | Al-Balqa Applied University | Energy | Rank 4,278 | |
| 64 | 284,356 | Applied Science Private University | Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry | Rank 1,335 | |
| 65 | 296,440 | Al-Balqa Applied University | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 6,305 | |
| 66 | 310,408 | The University of Jordan | Nursing | Rank 1,120 | |
| 67 | 315,641 | Princess Sumaya University | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 6,778 | |
| 68 | 317,920 | Yarmouk University | Energy | Rank 5,066 | |
| 69 | 319,047 | The University of Jordan | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 6,848 | |
| 70 | 322,599 | Applied Science Private University | Energy | Rank 5,161 | |
| 71 | 323,573 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Optoelectronics & Photonics | Rank 1,286 | |
| 72 | 345,111 |
AA
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Princess Sumaya University | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 7,459 |
| 73 | 357,174 | Petra Books | Mechanical Engineering & Transports | Rank 2,741 | |
| 74 | 358,781 | Tafila Technical University | Energy | Rank 5,928 | |
| 75 | 359,060 | German Jordanian University | Networking & Telecommunications | Rank 3,728 | |
| 76 | 371,454 | Al-Balqa Applied University | Energy | Rank 6,169 | |
| 77 | 375,066 | Applied Science Private University | Energy | Rank 6,251 | |
| 78 | 383,517 | Princess Sumaya University | Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Rank 1,364 | |
| 79 | 424,915 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | General & Internal Medicine | Rank 5,781 | |
| 80 | 482,955 | Istishari Hospital, Amman | General & Internal Medicine | Rank 6,659 | |
| 81 | 494,241 | The University of Jordan | Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry | Rank 2,704 | |
| 82 | 495,352 | Al-Hussein Bin Talal University | Mining & Metallurgy | Rank 300 | |
| 83 | 533,466 | Mutah University | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 12,158 | |
| 84 | 536,492 | The University of Jordan | Networking & Telecommunications | Rank 5,885 | |
| 85 | 576,235 | Al Al-Bayt University | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 13,215 | |
| 86 | 592,088 | Mutah University | Energy | Rank 10,752 | |
| 87 | 625,103 | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | Rank 14,528 | |
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Frequently asked questions
How many scientists from Jordan are in the 2024 Stanford Top 2% list?
180 scientists affiliated with Jordan are on the 2024 single-year list, and 87 are on the career-long list.
Which institute in Jordan has the most Top 2% scientists?
On the 2024 career-long list, Jordan University of Science and Technology has the most listed scientists from Jordan, with 25. It is followed by The University of Jordan with 18.
How has the number of Top 2% scientists in Jordan changed since 2020?
On the career-long list, Jordan went from 34 scientists in 2020 to 87 in 2024, a change of +155.9%.
What is the difference between the single-year and career-long lists?
The single-year list ranks scientists on the citations their work received in one year. The career-long list ranks them on citations across their whole career. Both lists are published every year, and a scientist can be on one, both or neither.
What is the official source of this data?
The rankings come from the science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators published by Ioannidis et al. in the Elsevier Data Repository, updated every year. TOPSCINET, an independent platform, organises that data by country, year, institute and field, so you can compare and explore it.