Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in Jordan
Jordan: Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality was 0.0916 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0916
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
143rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
0.426
in 1950
All-time low
0.0916
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in Jordan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in Jordan is 0.0916, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in Jordan peaked at 0.426 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.0916, in 2023.
Jordan ranks 143rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.426 | — |
| 1951 | 0.4134 | -3.0% |
| 1952 | 0.4009 | -3.0% |
| 1953 | 0.388 | -3.2% |
| 1954 | 0.3759 | -3.1% |
| 1955 | 0.365 | -2.9% |
| 1956 | 0.3528 | -3.3% |
| 1957 | 0.3407 | -3.5% |
| 1958 | 0.3285 | -3.6% |
| 1959 | 0.3165 | -3.7% |
| 1960 | 0.305 | -3.6% |
| 1961 | 0.2942 | -3.5% |
| 1962 | 0.2841 | -3.4% |
| 1963 | 0.2749 | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 0.2653 | -3.5% |
| 1965 | 0.2566 | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 0.2517 | -1.9% |
| 1967 | 0.2399 | -4.7% |
| 1968 | 0.232 | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 0.2246 | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 0.2244 | -0.1% |
| 1971 | 0.211 | -6.0% |
| 1972 | 0.2045 | -3.1% |
| 1973 | 0.1987 | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 0.1931 | -2.8% |
| 1975 | 0.1878 | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 0.183 | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 0.1787 | -2.3% |
| 1978 | 0.1745 | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 0.1706 | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 0.1668 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 0.1631 | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 0.1591 | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 0.155 | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 0.151 | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 0.1473 | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 0.1436 | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 0.1404 | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 0.1372 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 0.1344 | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 0.1321 | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 0.13 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 0.1281 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 0.1264 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 0.1247 | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 0.1232 | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 0.1217 | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 0.1202 | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 0.1188 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 0.1174 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 0.116 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 0.1147 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 0.1135 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 0.1122 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 0.111 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 0.11 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 0.1088 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 0.1079 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 0.107 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 0.1062 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 0.1056 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 0.1048 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 0.1039 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 0.103 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 0.1018 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 0.1003 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 0.0988 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0973 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 0.0959 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 0.0947 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 0.0947 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0977 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0929 | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 0.0916 | -1.4% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 0.0916 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.1061, 86% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 0.0916 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0963, 95% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3708 | 0.3165 | 0.426 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2628 | 0.2246 | 0.305 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1926 | 0.1706 | 0.2244 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1498 | 0.1344 | 0.1668 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1243 | 0.1174 | 0.1321 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1107 | 0.1062 | 0.116 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1006 | 0.0947 | 0.1056 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0942 | 0.0916 | 0.0977 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 140 Colombia 0.0935 compare
- 141 Georgia 0.0932 compare
- 142 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 0.0932 compare
- 144 Serbia 0.0916 compare
- 145 Guadeloupe 0.0914 compare
- 146 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 0.0913 compare
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 470 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.048 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0501 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in Jordan?
- Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in Jordan was 0.0916 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.426 in 1950.
- What is the lowest life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0916 in 2023.
- How does Jordan rank for life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality?
- Jordan ranks 143rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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