Jordan Pharmacists Unemployment Reaches 30%
The pharmacy profession in Jordan is facing an oversaturated job market, with an unemployment rate among pharmacists reaching approximately 30%. There is a significant disparity between females and males (38% versus 20%). Women constitute about 70% of the members of the Pharmacists' Syndicate. The country has around 5,200 pharmacies and 20 pharmacy colleges. Annually, approximately 3,000 students graduate with a pharmacy degree, while the market only requires about 1,200 jobs, leading to an oversupply. It is recommended to regulate the number of admissions in line with market needs to reduce unemployment and achieve a balance between educational output and labor market demands.
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