Jordan in the Lead
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🎓 Significant Investment in Higher Education
In 2021, Jordan allocated 36.47% of its total expenditure in tertiary public institutions to current education expenditure, highlighting its commitment to advancing higher education.
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⚡ Fastest Electrical Connection Setup
In 2019, Jordan achieved a remarkable feat by reducing the time to obtain an electrical connection to just 3.8 days, showcasing its efficiency in infrastructure development.
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🏔️ Negligible Land Below 5 Meters Elevation
In 2015, only 0.004% of Jordan's total land area was below 5 meters in elevation, minimizing risks related to sea-level rise.
Jordan Following Behind
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📚 High Unemployment Among Educated Males
In 2023, 20.65% of the male labor force with advanced education faced unemployment, indicating challenges in job creation for educated individuals.
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🚜 High Child Employment in Agriculture
In 2016, 40.93% of economically active male children aged 7-14 were employed in agriculture, indicating a significant reliance on child labor in this sector.
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👨👩👧 Predominance of Unpaid Family Work Among Children
In 2016, a staggering 97.3% of female children in employment aged 7-14 were unpaid family workers, reflecting a high level of unpaid labor among young girls.
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🏭 Significant Child Employment in Manufacturing
In 2016, 17.53% of male children aged 7-14 were employed in manufacturing, highlighting the sector's reliance on child labor.