Infant Mortality Rate: Jordan

Analysis# Jordan Infant Mortality Rate Jordan's infant mortality rate stands at 12 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a historic low for the country. This figure marks a dramatic improvement from the 1960 peak of 110.6 per 1,000 births, a reduction of 89.2% over six decades. The decline reflects sustained progress in healthcare infrastructure, maternal care, and child survival outcomes across the nation. The most recent decade reveals consistent year-over-year improvement, with the rate declining from 15 per 1,000 births in 2015 to the current 12. Annual reductions have averaged 0.3 per 1,000 births since 2015, demonstrating steady momentum in child health. Jordan's trajectory suggests continued downward pressure on infant mortality, positioning the country among improving performers in the region's health metrics.