Gross capital formation in Jordan
Jordan: Gross capital formation was 5.18 billion current US$ in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Jordan, 1976–2007
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2007, gross capital formation in Jordan stood at 5.18 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 21.4% on the previous year and up 177.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Jordan peaked at 5.18 billion current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 582.56 million current US$, in 1976.
Jordan ranks 122nd of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Jordan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 582.56 million current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 844.00 million current US$ | +44.9% |
| 1978 | 860.86 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1980 | 1.45 billion current US$ | +40.9% |
| 1981 | 2.02 billion current US$ | +38.8% |
| 1982 | 1.85 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1983 | 1.62 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1984 | 1.49 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 1.05 billion current US$ | -29.2% |
| 1986 | 1.27 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1987 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1988 | 1.42 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 980.90 million current US$ | -31.1% |
| 1990 | 1.28 billion current US$ | +30.6% |
| 1991 | 1.08 billion current US$ | -15.3% |
| 1992 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +63.9% |
| 1993 | 2.05 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1994 | 2.08 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 2.22 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 2.11 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 1.86 billion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1998 | 1.73 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 1.76 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 1.89 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 1.89 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 1.93 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 2.12 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 3.12 billion current US$ | +47.1% |
| 2005 | 4.30 billion current US$ | +37.6% |
| 2006 | 4.27 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 5.18 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 5.18 billion current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 45% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 5.18 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 24.30 billion current US$, 21% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 829.82 million current US$ | 582.56 million current US$ | 1.03 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.47 billion current US$ | 980.90 million current US$ | 2.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.80 billion current US$ | 1.08 billion current US$ | 2.22 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.09 billion current US$ | 1.89 billion current US$ | 5.18 billion current US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
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$), annual growth rate 21.05 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Jordan?
- Gross capital formation in Jordan was 5.18 billion current US$ in 2007, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.18 billion current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 582.56 million current US$ in 1976.
- How does Jordan rank for gross capital formation?
- Jordan ranks 122nd out of 187 countries with data for 2007.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 177.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.