Imports of goods and services in Jordan
Jordan: Imports of goods and services was 15.70 billion current US$ in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Jordan, 1976–2007
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Jordan is 15.70 billion current US$, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 18.7% on the previous year and up 203.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Jordan peaked at 15.70 billion current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.36 billion current US$, in 1976.
Jordan ranks 102nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Jordan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1.36 billion current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 1.74 billion current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1978 | 2.08 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1979 | 2.84 billion current US$ | +36.6% |
| 1980 | 3.34 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1981 | 4.32 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1982 | 4.41 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 4.00 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 3.95 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 3.81 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 3.43 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1987 | 3.90 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1988 | 4.06 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 3.14 billion current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1990 | 3.73 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1991 | 3.47 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 4.32 billion current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1993 | 4.49 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 4.39 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 4.90 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 5.42 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 5.18 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 5.08 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 4.98 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 5.80 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2001 | 6.03 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 6.38 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 6.97 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 9.41 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2005 | 11.86 billion current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 13.23 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 15.70 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.00 billion current US$ | 1.36 billion current US$ | 2.84 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 3.84 billion current US$ | 3.14 billion current US$ | 4.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.60 billion current US$ | 3.47 billion current US$ | 5.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.42 billion current US$ | 5.80 billion current US$ | 15.70 billion current US$ | 8 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 5.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.897 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 4,797 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 5.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.6369 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 3,406 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7771 constant 2015 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 15.70 billion current US$ in 2007, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 15.70 billion current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.36 billion current US$ in 1976.
- How does Jordan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Jordan ranks 102nd out of 192 countries with data for 2007.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.1%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (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.