Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Jordan

Jordan: Share of women using modern contraceptive methods was 38.4 in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
38.4
World rank
71st
of 113 countries
All-time high
42.3
in 2012
All-time low
17.4
in 1976
Years of data
11
1972–2023

Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Jordan, 1972–2023

0102030401972199720231972: 17.61976: 17.41983: 20.81990: 26.91997: 37.72002: 41.22007: 41.92009: 422012: 42.32018: 37.42023: 38.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Jordan is 38.4, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 9.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Jordan peaked at 42.3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 17.4, in 1976.

That places Jordan 71st out of 113 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 17.5 17.4 17.6 2
1980s 20.8 20.8 20.8 1
1990s 32.3 26.9 37.7 2
2000s 41.7 41.2 42 3
2010s 39.85 37.4 42.3 2
2020s 38.4 38.4 38.4 1

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 68 Philippines 41.8 compare
  2. 69 Bulgaria 39.6 compare
  3. 70 Kuwait 39.3 compare
  4. 72 Uganda 38 compare
  5. 73 Kyrgyzstan 37.81 compare
  6. 74 Syrian Arab Republic 37.5 compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

More gender data for Jordan

All data for Jordan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Jordan?
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Jordan was 38.4 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 42.3 in 2012.
What is the lowest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 17.4 in 1976.
How does Jordan rank for share of women using modern contraceptive methods?
Jordan ranks 71st out of 113 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of women using modern contraceptive methods rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of women using modern contraceptive methods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 1,022 data points, 1961–2024
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