Based on the WHO likely attempted suicide rate.
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Jordan, officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is strategically positioned in the Middle East, bordering Israel, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. It is home to a rich tapestry of ethnic groups, including Arabs, Circassians, and Chechens. is famous for historical sites like Petra and Jerash, which unite thousands of years of continual inhabitation to the region.
Jordan's religious makeup is predominantly Sunni Islam, with minority Christian, Druze and Baha'i communities.
Jordan operates under an Islamic Law (Sharia) legal system, with some Common Law and parliamentary procedures inherited from the United Kingdom during a short post-war colonial period. Among the laws were those criminalising suicide, which do not appear in the 1960 Penal Code.
In April 2022, Jordan made an unusual reversal and criminalised attempted suicide. It passed a draft law approving six-month jail terms for anyone attempting suicide and a fine of 100 Jordanian dinars. The decision by the House of Representatives, in a parliamentary session chaired by parliament speaker Abdel Karim Al-Dughmi, sparked criticism from medical professionals and activists. It highlights the need for greater mental health awareness in the region.
The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for the decriminalisation of suicide and suicide attempts. Finding out more and removing such laws removes stigma and allows avenues for providing appropriate mental health support to individuals in crisis.
Criminalising suicide punishes distress. Decriminalising suicide saves lives.