Figure 3; Population Distribution by Age Groups The Opportunity of a Young Population Population Distribution by ‘age groups, 2035 rs SEES Population Distribution by ‘age groups, 2012 Source: Department of Static. 1.1.1 Health As prosperity has risen in Jordan, public health outcomes have improved considerably over the past 30 years. Since 1980, life expectancy has increased from 66 to 74.4 in 2014, while infant mortality has decreased from 45 to 17 per 1,000 live births over the same period. Figure 4: Infant Mortality and Life Expectancy at Birth Health - Relative Performance Life Expectancy at Birth (1980-2014), average age 6 4s * as 2% 3 2° & Infant Mortality (1980-2014) per 1,000 live Birthday ° 1960 185 19901995 20002085 2010 2015 1990 1985 190 1995 20002005 2010 2015 — Jordan — Singapore — Switzerland — Uruguay — Finland — Ireland —— Hungary — Moroceo ‘Source: World Bank Furthermore, Rates of infectious diseases are much lower than international averages. These achievements are the result of consistent investment in, and expansion of, the national healthcare system. Jordan now has one of the best healthcare systems in the region. Health workers in Jordan, especially doctors and nurses, are recognized, regionally and internationally, for the excellence of their skills and training, As a result, Jordan is also now recognized as a global leader in medical tourism. P37 & TAN