Jordan: health and care

What is the life expectancy in Jordan?

Life expectancy at birth in Jordan was 78.0 years in 2024, according to the World Bank, up from 77.8 years in 2023.

The estimate is taken from the UN Population Division's World Population Prospects, which models mortality from censuses, surveys and death registration. Period life expectancy is how long a newborn would live if that year's death rates applied throughout life. The Department of Statistics publishes births and deaths in its population statistics.

Official sources: World Bank: life expectancy at birth, Jordan

What is the maternal mortality rate in Jordan?

Jordan's maternal mortality ratio was 31 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, according to the UN inter-agency estimate published by the World Bank. The estimate for 2022 was 35.

The ratio counts deaths of women during pregnancy or within 42 days of its end from related causes. It is modelled by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank and the UN Population Division, so it can differ from the counts in Jordan's own national maternal mortality reports, which are prepared by the Ministry of Health.

Official sources: World Bank: maternal mortality ratio, Jordan

What is the child mortality rate in Jordan?

12.9 of every 1,000 children born in Jordan died before their fifth birthday in 2024, according to the UN inter-agency estimate published by the World Bank. The rate was 13.3 in 2023.

The estimate is produced by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, drawing on household surveys and vital registration. The Department of Statistics published the latest Population and Family Health Survey for 2023. Year-to-year changes are small and fall within the margins of uncertainty.

Official sources: World Bank: under-five mortality rate, Jordan

How many doctors does Jordan have?

Jordan had 2.85 doctors per 1,000 people in 2022, according to WHO data published by the World Bank, up from 2.52 in 2019. Current health spending was 7.66% of GDP in 2023.

The doctor figure comes from the WHO National Health Workforce Accounts and counts generalist and specialist medical doctors across the public, military, university and private sectors. Health spending covers public and private sources, including out-of-pocket payments, and excludes capital investment.

Official sources: World Bank: physicians per 1,000 people, Jordan · World Bank: current health expenditure, Jordan

What is life expectancy in Jordan?

In 2024, life expectancy at birth in Jordan was 78.0 years, according to the UN Population Division. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 9th highest of 22 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 77.3 years. Worldwide: 55th of 193.

How many babies die in Jordan?

In 2024, the infant mortality rate in Jordan was 12.0 per 1,000, according to the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. No year since 2005 has been lower. It is 11th highest of 22 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 11.2 per 1,000. World rank, highest first: 101st of 192.

What is maternal mortality in Jordan?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2023, is 31.0 per 100,000. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 18.5 per 100,000; Jordan is 10th highest of 22. Worldwide: 116th of 192.

What is Jordan's health spending?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2023, is 7.7% of GDP. The peak was 9.2% of GDP in 2009 and the low 7.0% of GDP in 2016. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 5.6% of GDP; Jordan is 6th highest of 22. Of 191 countries with 2023 data, 66th highest.

How much do people in Jordan pay for health care themselves?

The WHO puts out-of-pocket health spending in Jordan at 34.5% in 2023. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 40.1%; its low point was 2014, at 20.9%. It is 11th highest of 22 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 32.7%. Worldwide: 68th of 191.

How many doctors per person does Jordan have?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2022, is 2.9 per 1,000. No year since 2005 has been higher. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 2.4 per 1,000; Jordan is 5th highest of 10. Of 125 countries with 2022 data, 53rd highest.

How many hospital beds does Jordan have?

The WHO puts hospital beds per 1,000 people in Jordan at 1.4 per 1,000 in 2023. Since 2005 it has ranged from 1.4 per 1,000 (2019) to 1.7 per 1,000 (2006). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 1.2 per 1,000, and Jordan placed 4th highest of 8. Worldwide: 55th of 73.

How many children in Jordan are vaccinated against measles?

According to WHO and UNICEF, measles vaccination among children aged 12 to 23 months in Jordan was 99.0% in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 96.0%; Jordan is 1st highest of 22. Worldwide: 1st of 191.