Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Jordan
Jordan: Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death was 1.3% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Jordan, 2008–2018
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Jordan is 1.3%, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and down 57.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Jordan peaked at 3.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2017.
That places Jordan 89th out of 113 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.1% | — |
| 2009 | 2.7% | -12.8% |
| 2010 | 2.9% | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 2.9% | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 1.2% | -57.3% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | +106.6% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | -51.6% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | +8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 86 United States 1.5% compare
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More health data for Jordan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9463 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0041 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 6.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0028 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Jordan?
- Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Jordan was 1.3% in 2018, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.1% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2017.
- How does Jordan rank for share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death?
- Jordan ranks 89th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of total reported deaths in both sexes in those aged all ages that are from ill-defined diseases.