Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Jordan
Jordan: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 21.2% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Jordan, 1990–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Jordan stood at 21.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Jordan peaked at 30.7% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 18.1%, in 2011.
That places Jordan 99th out of 157 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25.3% | — |
| 1991 | 25.7% | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 30.7% | +19.5% |
| 1993 | 28.8% | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 26.7% | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 28.2% | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 27.8% | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 25.5% | -8.1% |
| 1998 | 25.3% | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 26.5% | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 25.1% | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 24.7% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 24.7% | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 23.2% | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 25.8% | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 28.7% | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 29.6% | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 29.9% | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 22.1% | -26.2% |
| 2009 | 21.5% | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 19.9% | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 18.1% | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 19.1% | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 19.0% | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 21.0% | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 19.6% | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 20.1% | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 20.8% | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 21.4% | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 20.2% | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 18.3% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 20.3% | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 21.4% | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 21.2% | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.0% | 25.3% | 30.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.5% | 21.5% | 29.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.9% | 18.1% | 21.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.3% | 18.3% | 21.4% | 4 |
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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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Jordan?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Jordan was 21.2% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.7% in 1992.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.1% in 2011.
- How does Jordan rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Jordan ranks 99th out of 157 countries with data for 2023.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.