Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Jordan

Jordan: Weight-for-age <-2 SD was 2.5 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
2.5
World rank
83rd
of 95 countries
All-time high
5.11
in 1990
All-time low
1.86
in 2009
Years of data
7
1990–2023

Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Jordan, 1990–2023

02461990200620231990: 5.11997: 3.82002: 3.72009: 1.92012: 32019: 2.72023: 2.5

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2023, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Jordan stood at 2.5.

That represents a change of down 16.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Jordan peaked at 5.11 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.86, in 2009.

That places Jordan 83rd out of 95 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.48 3.84 5.11 2
2000s 2.8 1.86 3.73 2
2010s 2.87 2.74 3 2
2020s 2.5 2.5 2.5 1

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 80 Algeria 2.66 compare
  2. 81 Armenia 2.64 compare
  3. 82 Jamaica 2.54 compare
  4. 84 China (People’s Republic of) 2.4 compare
  5. 85 Palestine, State of 2.12 compare
  6. 86 Kazakhstan 1.95 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is weight-for-age <-2 sd in Jordan?
Weight-for-age <-2 sd in Jordan was 2.5 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 5.11 in 1990.
What is the lowest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.86 in 2009.
How does Jordan rank for weight-for-age <-2 sd?
Jordan ranks 83rd out of 95 countries with data for 2023.
Is weight-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Weight-for-age <-2 SD (Underweight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Weight-for-age <-2 SD (Underweight)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
95 places, 950 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed