Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Jordan

Jordan: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 8.2 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
8.2
World rank
81st
of 97 countries
All-time high
20
in 1990
All-time low
7.4
in 2019
Years of data
7
1990–2023

Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Jordan, 1990–2023

051015201990200620231990: 201997: 11.12002: 11.72009: 8.22012: 7.82019: 7.42023: 8.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Jordan is 8.2, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Jordan peaked at 20 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 7.4, in 2019.

Jordan ranks 81st of 97 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.55 11.1 20 2
2000s 9.95 8.2 11.7 2
2010s 7.6 7.4 7.8 2
2020s 8.2 8.2 8.2 1

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 78 Mongolia 8.8 compare
  2. 79 Palestine 8.7 compare
  3. 80 Tunisia 8.4 compare
  4. 82 Kazakhstan 8 compare
  5. 83 Uruguay 6.9 compare
  6. 84 Dominican Republic 6.7 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Jordan?
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Jordan was 8.2 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 20 in 1990.
What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 7.4 in 2019.
How does Jordan rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
Jordan ranks 81st out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
97 places, 955 data points, 1985–2024
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