Income share held by fourth 20% in Jordan

Jordan: Income share held by fourth 20% was 21.5% in 2010. ▬ Flat

Latest (2010)
21.5%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
86th
of 121 countries
All-time high
22.1%
in 1986
All-time low
20.5%
in 1992
Years of data
7
1986–2010

Income share held by fourth 20% in Jordan, 1986–2010

051015201986199820101986: 22.11992: 20.51997: 21.12002: 21.32006: 21.52008: 21.52010: 21.5

Source: World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.

Analysis

The most recent figure for income share held by fourth 20% in Jordan is 21.5%, measured in 2010.

The figure is up 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, income share held by fourth 20% in Jordan peaked at 22.1% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 20.5%, in 1992.

That places Jordan 86th out of 121 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 22.1% 22.1% 22.1% 1
1990s 20.8% 20.5% 21.1% 2
2000s 21.4% 21.3% 21.5% 3
2010s 21.5% 21.5% 21.5% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is income share held by fourth 20% in Jordan?
Income share held by fourth 20% in Jordan was 21.5% in 2010, according to World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.
What is the highest income share held by fourth 20% recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 22.1% in 1986.
What is the lowest income share held by fourth 20% recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 20.5% in 1992.
How does Jordan rank for income share held by fourth 20%?
Jordan ranks 86th out of 121 countries with data for 2010.
Is income share held by fourth 20% rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as part of Income share held by fourth 20%. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Income share held by fourth 20%
Source
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
122 places, 2,305 data points, 1963–2025
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