Number undernourished in Jordan
Jordan: Number undernourished was 1.60 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.60 million
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
55th
of 131 countries
All-time high
1.70 million
in 2020
All-time low
300,000
in 2003
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Number undernourished in Jordan, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number undernourished in Jordan is 1.60 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 128.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number undernourished in Jordan peaked at 1.70 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 300,000, in 2003.
That places Jordan 55th out of 131 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number undernourished in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 500,000 | — |
| 2002 | 400,000 | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 300,000 | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 300,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 300,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 400,000 | +33.3% |
| 2007 | 400,000 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 500,000 | +25.0% |
| 2009 | 500,000 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 600,000 | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 700,000 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 700,000 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 700,000 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 700,000 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 700,000 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 800,000 | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 900,000 | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 1.10 million | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 1.40 million | +27.3% |
| 2020 | 1.70 million | +21.4% |
| 2021 | 1.70 million | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.70 million | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.60 million | -5.9% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 1.60 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 500,000, 3.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 1.60 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.40 million, 1.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 400,000 | 300,000 | 500,000 | 9 |
| 2010s | 830,000 | 600,000 | 1.40 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.68 million | 1.60 million | 1.70 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More reference data data for Jordan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0464 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.425 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7273 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0055 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.7273 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0299 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number undernourished in Jordan?
- Number undernourished in Jordan was 1.60 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number undernourished recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.70 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest number undernourished recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 300,000 in 2003.
- How does Jordan rank for number undernourished?
- Jordan ranks 55th out of 131 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number undernourished rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number undernourished. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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