Gross domestic product (GDP) in Jordan
Jordan: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 106.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Jordan, 1954–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 106.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Jordan peaked at 113.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1955.
That places Jordan 93rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Jordan, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 2.23 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1955 | 1.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -16.7% |
| 1956 | 2.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +37.8% |
| 1957 | 2.72 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 1958 | 3.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.1% |
| 1959 | 3.50 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.8% |
| 1960 | 3.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.5% |
| 1961 | 4.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.8% |
| 1962 | 4.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 4.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 1964 | 5.48 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.3% |
| 1965 | 6.15 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.2% |
| 1966 | 6.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 7.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.1% |
| 1968 | 7.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 7.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 6.94 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -12.3% |
| 1971 | 7.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 7.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 7.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 7.58 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 7.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.2% |
| 1976 | 8.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +20.4% |
| 1977 | 9.30 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 10.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 12.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 13.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 16.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +21.4% |
| 1982 | 16.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 16.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 17.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 16.45 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.1% |
| 1986 | 18.72 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.8% |
| 1987 | 21.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.3% |
| 1988 | 19.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 15.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -19.7% |
| 1990 | 15.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 15.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 16.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 17.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 18.27 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 19.23 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 18.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 19.67 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 19.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 20.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 21.40 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 22.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 26.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 27.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 32.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 40.40 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 45.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 52.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 62.95 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +20.3% |
| 2009 | 71.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 81.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 98.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +21.0% |
| 2012 | 102.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 99.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 100.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 101.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 100.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 108.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 105.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 108.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 113.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 108.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 104.50 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 106.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.7% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 106.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 148.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 72% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 106.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 266.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 40% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.50 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 6 |
| 1960s | 5.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.40 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 6.94 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 13.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 21.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 15.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 20.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 21.40 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 71.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 81.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 108.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 108.19 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 104.50 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 113.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 90 Lithuania 119.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 91 Bolivia 118.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 92 Democratic Republic of Congo 113.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 94 Paraguay 102.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 95 Cambodia 100.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 96 Uruguay 90.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Jordan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.05 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 54.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.68 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -18.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0279 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 141.49 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 21.05 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Jordan?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Jordan was 106.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 113.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2020.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1955.
- How does Jordan rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Jordan ranks 93rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.