Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Jordan
Jordan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 18.66 % change on previous year in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Jordan, 1977–2007
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2007, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Jordan stood at 18.66 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 61.4% on the previous year and up 528.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Jordan peaked at 43.66 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -20.18 % change on previous year, in 1986.
Jordan ranks 31st of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 26.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 10.92 % change on previous year | -58.8% |
| 1979 | 34.23 % change on previous year | +213.5% |
| 1980 | 16.6 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1981 | 43.66 % change on previous year | +162.9% |
| 1982 | 8.98 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 1983 | -6.59 % change on previous year | -173.4% |
| 1984 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -168.8% |
| 1985 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -123.8% |
| 1986 | -20.18 % change on previous year | +1769.0% |
| 1987 | 10.02 % change on previous year | -149.7% |
| 1988 | 15.15 % change on previous year | +51.2% |
| 1989 | 18.74 % change on previous year | +23.7% |
| 1990 | 37.12 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 1991 | -4.51 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 1992 | 24.41 % change on previous year | -640.7% |
| 1993 | 5.92 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 1994 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 1995 | 11.87 % change on previous year | -967.6% |
| 1996 | 11.78 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1997 | -4.36 % change on previous year | -137.0% |
| 1998 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 1999 | -1.96 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 16.28 % change on previous year | -929.5% |
| 2001 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 2002 | 5.91 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 2003 | 9.14 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 2004 | 35.02 % change on previous year | +283.1% |
| 2005 | 26.07 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2006 | 11.57 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 2007 | 18.66 % change on previous year | +61.4% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 18.66 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.48 % change on previous year, 2.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 18.66 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.18 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -1769.0% | -1.08 % change on previous year | -20.18 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | +967.6% | -1.37 % change on previous year | 11.87 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | +929.5% | -1.96 % change on previous year | 16.28 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.88 % change on previous year | 10.92 % change on previous year | 34.23 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 8.98 % change on previous year | -20.18 % change on previous year | 43.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.7 % change on previous year | -4.51 % change on previous year | 37.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.83 % change on previous year | 3.99 % change on previous year | 35.02 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 28 Ukraine 20.82 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Guam 20.73 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Switzerland 18.69 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Uzbekistan 18.46 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Aruba 17.73 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Northern Mariana Islands 16.67 % change on previous year 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 126.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.6626 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 116.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.4838 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0427 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Jordan?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Jordan was 18.66 % change on previous year in 2007, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 43.66 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.18 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does Jordan rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Jordan ranks 31st out of 192 countries with data for 2007.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 528.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.