Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Jordan

Jordan: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time 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

Stunting vs level of prosperity over time 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 stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Jordan is 8.2, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Jordan peaked at 20 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 7.4, in 2019.

That places Jordan 81st out of 97 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Jordan, year by year

Annual values for Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Jordan, 1990 to 2023.
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

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

See the full ranking of 97 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Jordan?
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Jordan was 8.2 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 20 in 1990.
What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 7.4 in 2019.
How does Jordan rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
Jordan ranks 81st out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time 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 Stunting vs level of prosperity over time. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time
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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