Jordan · Asia
How many people die in Jordan every day?
In Jordan, about 96 people die every day, roughly one death every 15 minutes. That is about 35,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 121st highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 74.4 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
96
Deaths per year
35,000
Life expectancy
74.4 years
Population
11,337,052
Death rate
3.1 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Jordan
74.4
World avg
72.8
+1.6 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Jordan
3.1
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Jordan by time period
| Per hour | 4.0 |
| Per day | 96 |
| Per week | 671 |
| Per month | 2,917 |
| Per year | 35,000 |
What people die of in Jordan
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Jordan in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 15.3% of all deaths, about 11 a day. It was followed by stroke and kidney diseases.
Deaths from lung cancer have more than doubled since 2000, from about 340 to 907 a year. Deaths from preterm birth complications have fallen by 20% since 2000, from about 1,207 to 966 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 4,157 | 11 | 15.3% | +30% |
| 2 | Stroke | 2,812 | 7.7 | 10.4% | +10% |
| 3 | Kidney diseases | 1,683 | 4.6 | 6.2% | +124% |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,652 | 4.5 | 6.1% | +110% |
| 5 | Road injuries | 1,571 | 4.3 | 5.8% | +108% |
| 6 | Diabetes | 1,389 | 3.8 | 5.1% | +24% |
| 7 | Congenital anomalies | 1,024 | 2.8 | 3.8% | +5% |
| 8 | Preterm birth complications | 966 | 2.6 | 3.6% | -20% |
| 9 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 912 | 2.5 | 3.4% | -4% |
| 10 | Lung cancer | 907 | 2.5 | 3.3% | +167% |
Deaths in Jordan since 2000
WHO estimates that about 27,102 people died in Jordan in 2023, 32% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 20,506 deaths |
| 2010 | 24,057 deaths |
| 2019 | 26,372 deaths |
| 2023 | 27,102 deaths |
Life expectancy in Jordan since 1950
A baby born in Jordan in 1950 could expect to live about 40.9 years. By 2023 that had risen to 77.8, a gain of 36.9 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 40.9 years |
| 1980 | 66.5 years |
| 2000 | 71.9 years |
| 2010 | 73.8 years |
| 2019 | 76.9 years |
| 2023 | 77.8 years |
Jordan compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Jordan ranks 19th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 96 | 74.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Azerbaijan | 159 | 73 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Tajikistan | 115 | 71.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| United Arab Emirates | 41 | 78.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Israel | 134 | 82.6 | Cancer |
| Laos | 132 | 68.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Jordan every day?
In Jordan, about 96 people die every day, or roughly one death every 15 minutes. That adds up to about 35,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Jordan?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Jordan. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 15.3% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Jordan?
Life expectancy at birth in Jordan is 74.4 years, 1.6 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 86th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Jordan high?
Jordan records about 3.1 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.