Annual number of births by world region in Jordan
Jordan: Annual number of births by world region was 235,776 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
235,776
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
82nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
237,633
in 2016
All-time low
20,464
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Annual number of births by world region in Jordan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 235,776 for annual number of births by world region in 2023.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of births by world region in Jordan peaked at 237,633 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 20,464, in 1950.
Jordan ranks 82nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual number of births by world region in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 20,464 | — |
| 1951 | 22,103 | +8.0% |
| 1952 | 23,879 | +8.0% |
| 1953 | 25,818 | +8.1% |
| 1954 | 27,867 | +7.9% |
| 1955 | 30,149 | +8.2% |
| 1956 | 32,522 | +7.9% |
| 1957 | 34,962 | +7.5% |
| 1958 | 37,456 | +7.1% |
| 1959 | 40,010 | +6.8% |
| 1960 | 42,797 | +7.0% |
| 1961 | 45,525 | +6.4% |
| 1962 | 47,990 | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 50,243 | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 52,488 | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 54,952 | +4.7% |
| 1966 | 58,364 | +6.2% |
| 1967 | 62,589 | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 67,521 | +7.9% |
| 1969 | 71,966 | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 76,080 | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 79,684 | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 82,526 | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 84,737 | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 86,731 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 88,732 | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 90,119 | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 92,067 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 93,705 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 95,748 | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 98,097 | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 100,307 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 103,029 | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 106,487 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 109,786 | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 113,626 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 117,529 | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 120,693 | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 124,130 | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 127,264 | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 129,911 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 146,043 | +12.4% |
| 1992 | 151,273 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 157,157 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 162,556 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 166,583 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 167,186 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 164,908 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 160,395 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 158,060 | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 156,514 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 156,809 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 159,938 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 163,500 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 163,183 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 163,738 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 170,046 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 192,454 | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 200,657 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 204,024 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 204,830 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 204,950 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 204,058 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 199,206 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 213,850 | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 225,764 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 237,633 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 237,611 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 237,255 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 237,304 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 236,062 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 235,810 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 235,500 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 235,776 | +0.1% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 235,776 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 82,342, 2.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 235,776 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 172,312, 1.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 29,523 | 20,464 | 40,010 | 10 |
| 1960s | 55,444 | 42,797 | 71,966 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87,013 | 76,080 | 95,748 | 10 |
| 1980s | 112,095 | 98,097 | 127,264 | 10 |
| 1990s | 156,407 | 129,911 | 167,186 | 10 |
| 2000s | 173,086 | 156,514 | 204,024 | 10 |
| 2010s | 220,246 | 199,206 | 237,633 | 10 |
| 2020s | 235,787 | 235,500 | 236,062 | 4 |
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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)
- Population growth rate 0.157 (2100)
- Population density 240.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of births by world region in Jordan?
- Annual number of births by world region in Jordan was 235,776 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual number of births by world region recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 237,633 in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual number of births by world region recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,464 in 1950.
- How does Jordan rank for annual number of births by world region?
- Jordan ranks 82nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual number of births by world region rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual number of births by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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