Jordan: public finances

What is the budget deficit of Jordan?

Jordan's general budget recorded a deficit of JD 1,448.5 million after grants in January to July 2026, equal to 5.6% of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance. For 2025 as a whole the deficit after grants was JD 2,256.3 million, or 5.2% of GDP.

Excluding foreign grants, the 2025 deficit was JD 2,940.3 million, or 6.7% of GDP. Total spending in 2025 was JD 12,252.6 million against revenue and grants of JD 9,996.3 million. The Ministry of Finance publishes the bulletin monthly. The IMF measures the wider general government deficit at 6.2% of GDP in 2025.

Official sources: Ministry of Finance: General Government Finance Bulletin, August 2026 (PDF) · IMF DataMapper: government net lending/borrowing, Jordan

What is the national debt of Jordan?

Jordan's public debt was JD 38,139.7 million at the end of July 2026, equal to 84.3% of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance. External debt was JD 20,776.7 million and domestic debt JD 17,362.9 million.

These figures exclude government debt held by the Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF), which the ministry reports separately. At the end of 2025 debt excluding the SSIF stood at JD 36,559.9 million, or 83.5% of GDP. The ministry publishes the debt figures monthly in its bulletin, together with the borrowing plan for the year.

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

How much revenue does the Jordanian government collect?

Jordan's government collected JD 9,312.3 million in domestic revenue in 2025, equal to 21.3% of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance. Foreign grants added JD 684.0 million. From January to July 2026 domestic revenue was JD 5,624.6 million.

Domestic revenue covers taxes, fees, royalties, and the profits and surpluses of government bodies, excluding refunds and settlements. Taxes are collected by the Income and Sales Tax Department and Jordan Customs. The bulletin breaks revenue down by type each month.

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

What is Jordan's government debt?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 83.6% of GDP. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 52.5% of GDP, and Jordan placed 5th highest of 20. Of 185 countries with 2025 data, 40th highest.

Does Jordan's government borrow more than it raises?

-6.2% of GDP: that is general government net lending or borrowing in Jordan for 2025, according to the IMF (a deficit). Since 2005 it has ranged from -8.4% of GDP (2013) to 2.8% of GDP (2007). It is 16th highest of 21 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is -5.2% of GDP. Of 188 countries with 2025 data, 161st highest.

What is Jordan's government revenue?

The IMF puts general government revenue in Jordan at 27.4% of GDP in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 25.0% of GDP (2012) to 35.1% of GDP (2007). Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 26.3% of GDP; Jordan is 9th highest of 21. Worldwide: 92nd of 187.

How much does Jordan's government spend?

33.6% of GDP: that is general government spending in Jordan for 2025, according to the IMF. The peak was 36.6% of GDP in 2005 and the low 26.6% of GDP in 2010. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 28.7% of GDP, and Jordan placed 8th highest of 21. Worldwide: 75th of 186.

What is Jordan's tax to GDP ratio?

15.5% of GDP: that is central government tax revenue in Jordan for 2023, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 13.2% of GDP (2011) to 24.7% of GDP (2007). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 18.1% of GDP, and Jordan placed 4th highest of 6. Of 110 countries with 2023 data, 66th highest.

What is Jordan's defence spending?

The latest figure from SIPRI, for 2025, is 4.6% of GDP. Since 2005 it has ranged from 4.2% of GDP (2015) to 6.4% of GDP (2009). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 3.1% of GDP, and Jordan placed 6th highest of 15. Of 149 countries with 2025 data, 10th highest.