Population & Family Health
The Population and Family Health Survey (PFHS) is conducted in order to provide data for monitoring the health and demographic situation in Jordan. The Department carried out 4 previous surveys of its kind within a series of health and demographic surveys, and the fifth survey is being carried out in the Kingdom.
The PFHS aims to provide up-to-date information on reproduction, family planning, child and infant mortality, child nutrition, maternal and child health as well as data on the knowledge extent about the HIV / AIDS and associated behavior in addition to domestic violence and early childhood development.
- Characteristics of the Respondents
- Fertility
- Fertility Preferences
- Family Planning
- Infant and Child Mortality
- Maternal Care
- Immunization and Child Health
- Infant Feeding Practices
- Nutritional Status of Children
- Anemia
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS
- Birth Registration
The survey is conducted every 5 years, and a detailed electronic and paper publication is issued at the end of the survey.
Summary of the results of the Population and Family Health Survey 2017-2018 
(4.55 MB)
Family Health Bulletin 2017-2018 (18.62 MB)
Family Health Bulletin 2012 (772 KB)
Family Health Bulletin 2009 (2.41 MB)
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تحميل | DownloadQuick ViewJordan Population and Family Health Survey 2017-18
The 2017-18 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS) was implemented by the Department of Statistics (DOS) from early October 2017 to January 2018. The funding for the JPFHS was provided by the government of Jordan, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). ICF provided technical assistance through The DHS Program, a USAID-funded project providing support and technical assistance
in the implementation of population and health surveys in countries worldwide.
تحميل | DownloadQuick ViewFamily Health Bulletin 2017
The 2017-18 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS) is the seventh Demographic and Health Survey to be conducted in Jordan. Like the first six JPFHS surveys, conducted respectively in 1990,
1997, 2002, 2007, 2009, and 2012, the 2017-18 JPFHS was carried out by the Department of Statistics (DOS). The main objective of the survey is to provide comprehensive data on fertility and mortality, family planning, and maternal and child health and nutrition. The information will be used as a tool to evaluate existing population and health policies and programs.
تحميل | DownloadQuick ViewPopulation and Family Health Report 2009
Only available on Arabic version
