The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Jordan
Jordan: The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index was 74 in 2023. ▼ Falling
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Jordan, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 74 for the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Jordan peaked at 77 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 69, in 2018.
That places Jordan 86th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 75 | — |
| 2001 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 76 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 75 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 75 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 76 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 76 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 77 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 77 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 76 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 76 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 75 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 73 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 72 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 69 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 69 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 70 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 71 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 73 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 74 | +1.4% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 74 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71.5, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 74 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 71, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.2 | 75 | 76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 74 | 69 | 77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 72 | 70 | 74 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 86 Jamaica 74 compare
- 86 Kyrgyzstan 74 compare
- 86 San Marino 74 compare
- 86 South Africa 74 compare
- 86 Suriname 74 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)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 470 deaths (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 the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Jordan?
- The universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Jordan was 74 in 2023, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 77 in 2011.
- What is the lowest the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 69 in 2018.
- How does Jordan rank for the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index?
- Jordan ranks 86th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index is measured on a scale from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) based on the average coverage of essential services including reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases and service capacity and access.