Amman, Jordan

Is Amman safe for solo female travelers?

Amman scores 6.1/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Jordan at 69/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

6.1/10
Overall safety
Mostly safe
Composite safety model
Women's safety (WPS Index)
68.6/100
Georgetown WPS Index 2025

Is Amman safe for solo female travelers? (2026)

How safe is Amman overall?

Amman scores 6.1/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.

Women's safety in Amman

The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Jordan at 69/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Amman without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.

Solo female travel tips for Amman

Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Amman.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Amman, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

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Frequently asked questions

Is Amman safe for solo female travelers?

Amman scores 6.1/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.

Is Amman safe for women at night?

Jordan scores 69/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Amman and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.

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