Deaths rates from disasters vs. GDP per capita in Jordan
Jordan: Deaths rates from disasters vs. GDP per capita was 0.325 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Deaths rates from disasters vs. GDP per capita in Jordan, 1927–2018
Source: EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 0.325 deaths per 100,000 people for deaths rates from disasters vs. gdp per capita in 2018.
Over the whole period, deaths rates from disasters vs. gdp per capita in Jordan peaked at 121 deaths per 100,000 people in 1927 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1999.
Jordan ranks 32nd of 195 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 121 deaths per 100,000 people | 121 deaths per 100,000 people | 121 deaths per 100,000 people | 1 |
| 1960s | 8.42 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.7276 deaths per 100,000 people | 21.98 deaths per 100,000 people | 3 |
| 1980s | 0.2953 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.2953 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.2953 deaths per 100,000 people | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.0984 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.2554 deaths per 100,000 people | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.1671 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1671 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1671 deaths per 100,000 people | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.325 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.325 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.325 deaths per 100,000 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 29 Niger 0.394 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 30 Mali 0.3758 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 31 Botswana 0.3513 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 33 Palestine 0.322 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 34 Gambia 0.3189 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 35 Nepal 0.3005 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Jordan
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 842.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 470 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 92,724 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 90,793 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 94,833 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 93,492 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 96,246 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 94,638 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths rates from disasters vs. gdp per capita in Jordan?
- Deaths rates from disasters vs. gdp per capita in Jordan was 0.325 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018, according to EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths rates from disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 121 deaths per 100,000 people in 1927.
- What is the lowest deaths rates from disasters vs. gdp per capita recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1999.
- How does Jordan rank for deaths rates from disasters vs. gdp per capita?
- Jordan ranks 32nd out of 195 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from EM-DAT, CRED / UCLouvain (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths rates from disasters vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Death rate per 100,000 people as a result of a natural disaster.