6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Jordan
Jordan: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 82.34 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Jordan, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Jordan is 82.34, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Jordan peaked at 82.34 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 75.97, in 2001.
That places Jordan 44th out of 132 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 75.99 | — |
| 2001 | 75.97 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 75.99 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 75.99 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 76 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 76.52 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 77.18 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 77.79 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 78.37 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 78.92 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 79.44 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 79.91 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 80.36 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 80.77 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 81.15 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 81.34 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 81.53 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 81.71 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 81.89 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 82.06 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 82.23 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 82.28 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 82.34 | +0.1% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 82.34 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.18, 1.6× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 82.34 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 75.02, 1.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76.87 | 75.97 | 78.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.02 | 79.44 | 82.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.28 | 82.23 | 82.34 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More population data for Jordan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7659 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0913 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 15,006 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0606 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 240.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.10 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Jordan?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Jordan was 82.34 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 82.34 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.97 in 2001.
- How does Jordan rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Jordan ranks 44th out of 132 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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