Share of deaths from major causes in Jordan
Jordan: Share of deaths from major causes was 3.28 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
3.28
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
76th
of 113 countries
All-time high
3.45
in 2015
All-time low
2.73
in 2010
Years of data
9
2008–2018
Share of deaths from major causes in Jordan, 2008–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 3.28 for share of deaths from major causes in 2018.
That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and up 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from major causes in Jordan peaked at 3.45 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.73, in 2010.
Jordan ranks 76th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of deaths from major causes in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.1 | — |
| 2009 | 2.85 | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 2.73 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2.88 | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 2.98 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 3.45 | +16.0% |
| 2016 | 3.12 | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 3.45 | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 3.28 | -4.9% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 3.28 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.48, 94% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 3.28 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.71, 1.2× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.97 | 2.85 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.13 | 2.73 | 3.45 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from major causes in Jordan?
- Share of deaths from major causes in Jordan was 3.28 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from major causes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.45 in 2015.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from major causes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.73 in 2010.
- How does Jordan rank for share of deaths from major causes?
- Jordan ranks 76th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of deaths from major causes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deaths from major causes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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