Imports of goods and services in Jordan
Jordan: Imports of goods and services was 30.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Jordan, 1972–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Jordan stood at 30.45 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 53 years on record.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Jordan peaked at 30.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 327.32 million BoP, current US$, in 1972.
That places Jordan 81st out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Jordan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 327.32 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 413.91 million BoP, current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1974 | 602.62 million BoP, current US$ | +45.6% |
| 1975 | 941.55 million BoP, current US$ | +56.2% |
| 1976 | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.6% |
| 1977 | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1978 | 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1979 | 2.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.0% |
| 1980 | 3.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1981 | 4.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.1% |
| 1982 | 4.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 3.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 3.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 3.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1987 | 3.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1988 | 3.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 2.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.6% |
| 1990 | 3.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1991 | 3.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 4.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 4.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 4.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 5.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 5.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 5.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4.99 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 5.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2001 | 6.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 6.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 6.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 9.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2005 | 11.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 13.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 15.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 19.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 16.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 18.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 21.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 22.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 24.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 24.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 22.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 21.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 23.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 22.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 21.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 18.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2021 | 23.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2022 | 30.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2023 | 29.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 30.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 327.32 million BoP, current US$ | 2.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 30.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 4.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.2502 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 1,338 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 4.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 0.1863 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 996.27 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 4.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5677 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Jordan?
- Imports of goods and services in Jordan was 30.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 327.32 million BoP, current US$ in 1972.
- How does Jordan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Jordan ranks 81st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.