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
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.
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20 | — |
| 1997 | 11.1 | -44.5% |
| 2002 | 11.7 | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 8.2 | -29.9% |
| 2012 | 7.8 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 7.4 | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 8.2 | +10.8% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 8.2 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.5, 78% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 8.2 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12, 68% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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 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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