Pay compression ratio in private sector in Jordan

Jordan: Pay compression ratio in private sector was 2.7% in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
2.7%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
60th
of 60 countries
All-time high
8.0%
in 2007
All-time low
2.7%
in 2008
Years of data
10
2002–2016

Pay compression ratio in private sector in Jordan, 2002–2016

24682002200920162002: 6 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2007: 8 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2008: 2.7 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2009: 2.7 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2010: 2.7 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2011: 2.7 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2012: 2.7 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2013: 2.7 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2014: 2.7 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2016: 2.7 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners

Source: World Bank. Measured in ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pay compression ratio in private sector in Jordan is 2.7%, measured in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.

That represents a change of down 66.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pay compression ratio in private sector in Jordan peaked at 8.0% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 2008.

That places Jordan 60th out of 60 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Pay compression ratio in private sector in Jordan, year by year

Annual values for Pay compression ratio in private sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners) in Jordan, 2002 to 2016.
Year ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners Change
2002 6.0%
2007 8.0% +33.3%
2008 2.7% -66.7%
2009 2.7% +0.0%
2010 2.7% +0.0%
2011 2.7% +0.0%
2012 2.7% +0.0%
2013 2.7% +0.0%
2014 2.7% +0.0%
2016 2.7% +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.8% 2.7% 8.0% 4
2010s 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is pay compression ratio in private sector in Jordan?
Pay compression ratio in private sector in Jordan was 2.7% in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest pay compression ratio in private sector recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 8.0% in 2007.
What is the lowest pay compression ratio in private sector recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 2008.
How does Jordan rank for pay compression ratio in private sector?
Jordan ranks 60th out of 60 countries with data for 2016.
Is pay compression ratio in private sector rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Pay compression ratio in private sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pay compression ratio in private sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners)
Unit
ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
60 places, 741 data points, 2000–2021
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