Jordan: economy

What is the inflation rate in Jordan?

Jordan's consumer price index was 2.26% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics (DoS). In August 2026 the annual rate was 2.66%, and prices fell 0.25% from July.

DoS reports average inflation of 2.20% for the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period of 2025. The annual rate compares a month with the same month a year earlier, while the cumulative figure compares averages over the months of the year so far. DoS publishes the index monthly, early in the following month. The IMF projects average inflation of 2.5% for 2026.

Official sources: DoS: headline indicators (home page) · DoS: consumer price index, August 2026 · IMF DataMapper: inflation, Jordan

What is the GDP growth rate of Jordan?

Jordan's real GDP grew 3.0% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same quarter of 2025, when growth was 2.8%, according to the Department of Statistics.

Quarterly growth is measured at constant prices against the same quarter of the previous year. The Ministry of Finance's General Government Finance Bulletin shows real growth of 2.8% for 2025 as a whole. The IMF World Economic Outlook projects 2.7% for 2026. DoS publishes quarterly estimates about three months after each quarter ends, and revises them as fuller data arrive.

Official sources: DoS: GDP, second quarter 2026 · Ministry of Finance: General Government Finance Bulletin, August 2026 (PDF) · IMF DataMapper: real GDP growth, Jordan

How much does Jordan export?

Jordan's total exports were JOD 6,395 million in the first seven months of 2026, 10.3% more than a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics. National exports rose 4.6% to JOD 5,509 million and re-exports rose 67.2% to JOD 886 million.

Imports rose 2.4% to JOD 11,585 million over the same period, so the trade deficit narrowed by 6.0% to JOD 5,190 million. National exports are goods produced in Jordan; re-exports are imported goods shipped on without substantial change. DoS publishes the external trade report monthly.

Official sources: DoS: external trade, January to July 2026

What are interest rates in Jordan?

The weighted average interest rate on loans and advances from Jordan's licensed banks was 7.43% in July 2026, and the rate on time deposits 4.91%, according to the Ministry of Finance's General Government Finance Bulletin. A year earlier the rates were 7.95% and 5.22%.

The bulletin takes these rates from the Central Bank of Jordan. They are averages across banks, weighted by the size of loans and deposits, and differ from the central bank's own policy rates.

Official sources: Ministry of Finance: General Government Finance Bulletin, August 2026 (PDF)

What is the GDP per capita of Jordan?

Jordan's GDP per person was about US$5,169 in 2025 at current prices, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. The IMF projects about US$5,598 for 2026.

The figure is gross domestic product divided by the total resident population, including refugees and foreign workers. Because the dinar is pegged to the US dollar, changes in the dollar figure mostly reflect growth and inflation rather than exchange rate movements. The IMF's figures for recent years are estimates and are revised in April and October. The Department of Statistics publishes GDP in dinars.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: GDP per capita, Jordan

Is Jordan's economy growing?

According to the World Bank, real GDP growth in Jordan was 2.8% in 2025. The peak was 8.2% in 2007 and the low -1.2% in 2020. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 3.5%; Jordan is 12th highest of 17. World rank, highest first: 105th of 180.

What is Jordan's GDP per person?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is $5,348. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 11th highest of 17 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is $6,051. Worldwide: 110th of 180.

What is Jordan's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

The World Bank puts GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Jordan at $12,632 in international dollars in 2025. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was $19,699 in international dollars, and Jordan placed 14th highest of 17. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 114th highest.

What is Jordan's current account balance?

The IMF puts the current account balance in Jordan at -5.3% of GDP in 2024 (a deficit). The peak was -1.6% of GDP in 2019 and the low -18.0% of GDP in 2005. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 3.0% of GDP; Jordan is 15th highest of 16. Worldwide: 127th of 162.

What is FDI in Jordan?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 3.3% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2006, at 23.5% of GDP; its low point was 2021, at 1.2% of GDP. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 1.8% of GDP, and Jordan placed 5th highest of 17. World rank, highest first: 58th of 179.

What interest rate do banks charge in Jordan?

In 2025, the average bank lending rate in Jordan was 8.1%, according to the IMF. The peak was 9.2% in 2009 and the low 7.0% in 2021. Worldwide: 45th of 73.